De Ligt and his memorable Ajax speech: Bayern candidate was already a real leader at 19

Matthijs de Ligt could switch to Bayern Munich in the summer.

He already showed his leadership qualities at the age of 19.

Munich – The transfer window is open until August 31.

At Bayern Munich, you know that a lot can still happen up until the last minute of the changeover period.

And of course, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic will keep his eyes and ears open until the end of this summer, so that he might be able to present a newcomer after all.

FC Bayern Munich still active on the transfer market

And that despite the fact that three very good transfers have already been made with Sadio Mané, Ryan Gravenberch and Noussair Mazraoui.

Internationally, FCB is reaping a lot of recognition for its activities these days and the opinion is also gradually changing when it comes to the red appendix: Salihamidzic is currently reaping a lot of praise for his work.

And there may soon be another reason to look forward to a successful summer transfer window.

Because: Matthijs de Ligt is a hot topic on Säbener Straße, the central defender from Juventus Turin is considered a change candidate.

Matthijs de Ligt has apparently already given FC Bayern a commitment

Apparently, the Dutchman has already given Bayern a commitment - ultimately everything will depend on the transfer fee.

The old lady is apparently demanding around 70 million euros, and by July 10 they want clarity in Piedmont about what will become of de Ligt.

Then the Bianconeri start the medical tests of their pre-season, the next day there is the first unit with the whole team.

So will the future of de Ligt be clarified in the few days before the official Juve start?

Doubtful, because it is hardly possible to complete such a spectacular deal in such a short time.

The defender was already an issue with Munich in 2019, but ultimately decided to move to Italy.

Back then, de Ligt had had a terrific season, captaining Ajax Amsterdam to the Dutch double and the semi-finals of the Champions League.

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Matthijs de Ligt: Leader of the Ajax golden generation

This golden generation with players like de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong, Donny van de Beek, Hakim Ziyech or Segino Dest was to break up in the two summers that followed, all of whom left Amsterdam.

Before his personal farewell, de Ligt gave a speech that is still talked about in the Dutch capital today.

The then 19-year-old grabbed the microphone at the double celebration with the fans and spoke about the past few months.

De Ligt said: "Who would have thought it would go like this?

We swept Bayern Munich away.

We swept Real Madrid away.

Juventus!

Nobody could stop us!”

De Ligt and his memorable Ajax speech: Bayern candidate was already a real leader at 19

The supporters loudly celebrated the words of their homegrown child, who joined Ajax when he was nine.

De Ligt continued: "But more importantly, we showed everyone what Ajax is for a club and what Amsterdam is for a city.

We have shown everyone what we stand for.

And this is attacking football!

We showed what the man above us (the late Johan Cruyff) wanted to see and expected of us.

And we made it together!

Experienced players, young players, all together.

And the fans!

We want to thank you for a fantastic season.”

Captain's speech!

♥️#number34 pic.twitter.com/Iw1URL3I49

— AFC Ajax (@AFCAjax) May 16, 2019

Matthijs de Ligt: First Ajax Amsterdam, then Juventus Turin - and now FC Bayern Munich?

Without a doubt: De Ligt was one of the hottest stocks in top-flight European football at the time.

His quality as a central defender and his mentality made him one of the most sought-after players on the planet.

In the end, Juve was awarded the contract, and de Ligt learned from central defenders Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Turin last year should certainly have contributed to the Dutchman ultimately choosing the northern Italians.

De Ligt became champions in his first year, cup and super cup winners in his second.

In his third season, which just ended, there was no title, in the end you only finished fourth.

Matthijs de Ligt before moving to Bayern Munich?

He would be the new defense boss

A scenario that is almost unimaginable in Munich.

So does it still work with the move to Bayern?

In the recent past, several players have tried their hand at the status of "defense boss".

However, Lucas Hernandez and Dayot Upamecano could never really live up to expectations.

Benjamin Pavard, who is due to move from right to central defender in the coming season, could also have problems with this role.

Recently, there was even speculation about the Frenchman's departure.

De Ligt, on the other hand, would probably be the leader Bayern would have liked to sign in 2019.

Rubric list image: © Screenshot Twitter / Ajax Amsterdam