Manchester United fans are all making the same point after the club shared a clip of Matthijs de Ligt’s first training session following his transfer.
On Tuesday, De Ligt transferred from Bayern Munich to Manchester United for £42.9 million, with Noussair Mazraoui also moving to Old Trafford. The Dutch defender, who previously worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax, might debut for his new club on Friday as Manchester United starts their Premier League season against Fulham.
On Thursday, he joined his first training session with the club and quickly made a significant impact on fans online.
De Ligt, who was vocal during a rondo training drill, made a strong impression by showcasing his leadership skills, earning praise from supporters.
One X user commented: “De Ligt is incredibly vocal in the recently uploaded training video. He’s a true leader.”
Another user added: “I appreciate De Ligt’s vocal presence; it’s crucial for team cohesion, similar to how Muller leads up front.”
A third user remarked: “I really appreciate how vocal he is already.”
Another noted: “De Ligt has quickly demonstrated leadership within the team.”
In an interview with Manchester United’s official website, the 25-year-old expressed his ambition to make a mark at the club following his move from Bayern. He shared his enthusiasm for the project, saying, “I genuinely like the project. It’s exciting to join a new venture and feel like you’re part of something fresh and new.”
“Hopefully, I, along with the other new players joining this summer, can contribute significantly to Manchester United’s next chapter and help restore the club to its rightful place at the top.
“Moreover, it’s an incredible club, one of the biggest in the world, with a rich history and many outstanding players, including great defenders…”
“I’m really excited. I’ve been waiting for a long time! I spent my entire vacation waiting for the confirmation that the deal was complete, and now it finally is. I can’t wait to get started.”
