New details on the de Ligt deal: Juve reveals transfer fee – Bayern announces jersey number

Created: 2022-07-20 05:36

By: Marius Epp, Florian Schimak, Vinzent Fischer, Manuel Bonke

Defense star Matthijs de Ligt is moving from Juventus to FC Bayern.

The record champions have now officially announced this.

• Matthijs de Ligt

  is moving to

  Bayern Munich

  : the transfer is finally official

• Oliver Kahn

  raves about the defense star: "Someone who likes to lead, is loud"

• Matthijs de Ligt

  : Bayern signature fixed!

  Contract until 2027

• This news ticker is continuously updated

Update from July 19, 8:38 p.m .:

After Matthijs de Ligt left, Juventus Turin also spoke up and thanked the defender.

In a press release, the Italians announced exciting contract details.

FC Bayern transfers a basic amount of 67 million euros to Turin, "payable within four financial years".

There are also performance-related bonuses of up to 10 million euros.

The full transfer amount is therefore a maximum of 77 million euros.

De Ligt's jersey number is now also known.

This is how the defender with the number 4 in the Bayern jersey will appear.

It was worn by Niklas Süle until his free transfer to Borussia Dortmund.

The Dutchman follows in the footsteps of FCB legends such as Hans-Georg "Katsche" Schwarzenbeck, Sammy Kuffour and Dante.

Update from July 19, 6:25 p.m .:

The Bayern bosses are enthusiastic about Matthijs de Ligt’s move to Säbener Straße.

President Herbert Hainer speaks of an “absolutely desirable player” for the club.

"With such transfers, the major goals that we are pursuing are possible." The transfer is "an important building block within the framework of the overall concept that we are implementing step by step.

De Ligt should become a mainstay at FC Bayern.”

Oliver Kahn emphasizes the character strengths of the Dutchman.

"Matthijs de Ligt not only impresses in top international football with his playing qualities," said the CEO, "but also as a guy who always leads the way in all his teams.

He learned to take responsibility at a young age." It was a transfer "at the absolute top level."

"We wanted to bring Matthijs to Munich three years ago," confirms Hasan Salihamidžić.

"With his professionalism, his greed and his wonderful character, Matthijs suits our team and our ambitions.

He will play an important role at FC Bayern on and off the field,” the FCB sporting director is certain.

FC Bayern makes the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt official - "An outstandingly managed club"

Update from July 19, 6:06 p.m.:

Now it's finally official!

FC Bayern have announced the signing of Matthijs de Ligt.

The Dutchman will sign with the record champions until 2027.

"I'm very happy to be a player in this big club," said the defender: "FC Bayern is the most successful club in Germany, one of the most successful clubs in Europe and also in the world.

Right from the start I felt honest appreciation of the sporting leadership, the coach, and the board, that convinced me.

In addition, FC Bayern is an excellently managed club with big goals.

I'm very happy that I'm now part of the history of FC Bayern."

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Update from July 19, 4 p.m.:

Hasan Salihamidzic just landed in Munich because he was in Rennes, France, for negotiations about 17-year-old storm talent Mathys Tel.

Shortly after his arrival at Munich Airport, the sports director spoke to Sky reporter Uli Köhler and said: "We have to see that we clarify the next details.

Marco (Neppe, editor's note) is now flying to the USA with Matthijs (de Ligt, editor's note), I'm staying here for now.

One has to stay there.

We're still waiting for a few details from the transfer," said Salihamidzic.

Munich will soon be able to officially sign Matthijs de Ligt.

Update from July 19, 1:34 p.m .:

The wait for the official confirmation of Matthijs de Ligt’s transfer to Bayern continues.

At 10:30 a.m., the defense star left for Säbener Straße to sign his contract there, which runs until 2027.

At 1:17 p.m. he left the training ground and headed for the airport.

De Ligt is now scheduled to fly to the United States, where his new team is currently on a US tour in Washington.

Manuel Neuer is already looking forward to seeing him there.

"He's really someone who can also lead, who has charisma and is a great defender," said the captain: "Of course, a player like that is great, especially for defense."

Update from July 19, 10:41 a.m .:

De Ligt’s medical check took a full two hours.

Now the new defense boss is at Säbener Straße, where the contract is signed and the first photo shoot is scheduled.

Update from July 19, 10:08 a.m .:

Matthijs de Ligt passed his medical check!

The Dutchman was examined in the "Barmherzige Brüder" hospital on Tuesday morning.

A video by

reporter Manuel Bonke shows how he roars away in a red Audi.

Oliver Kahn raves about the defense star: "Someone who likes to lead, is loud"

Update from July 19, 9:22 a.m .:

The transfer from de Ligt is not yet dry, but that is only a matter of form.

Oliver Kahn now revealed to

how FC Bayern managed to convince the Dutchman of a transfer.

Apparently it wasn't a lot of work.

"It was very simple," said the FCB CEO in Washington: "As with Sadio Mané, who had "thought for two days", it was the same with Mathijs de Ligt." Kahn then raved about him: "De Ligt is tall, strong in tackles, strong in the air, he has a good build-up game.

He is someone who likes to lead, who is vocal.”

Matthijs de Ligt: Bayern signing today - details on the deal

First report from July 19:

Munich – FC Bayern is in a transfer frenzy!

After Sadio Mané, the record champion bags the second really big newcomer: Matthijs de Ligt (22) comes from Juventus Turin.

The Dutchman landed in Munich at 8 p.m. on Monday evening and completed part one of the medical check.

The second part and the signing of the contract until 2027 will follow on Tuesday. The central defender will then continue straight to the team in Washington, where a friendly against DC United is due on Wednesday (local time).

FC Bayern shortly before signing de Ligt – second most expensive transfer in club history

With Juve, the people of Munich have agreed on a rumored transfer fee of 70 million euros plus ten million bonus payments.

This makes him the most expensive purchase in the club's history after Lucas Hernandez (80 million euros).

"He's tall, good in tackles and headers and has a very, very good build-up game," enthused Bayern boss Oliver Kahn at the team hotel in Washington.

Matthijs de Ligt drove up to Säbener Straße in a red Audi.

© IMAGO/Christian Kolbert

"Although he's only 22 years old, he likes to lead loudly and is present.

These qualities are very, very important to us," Titan continued.

De Ligt is set to become the new defensive boss who was sorely missed last season.

A defender apparently has to go in the course of this.

Neuer is looking forward to de Ligt: "Doesn't take a long time to get used to"

The players are already fired up to include de Ligt in their team.

"I feel like he's very close to German football," said Manuel Neuer.

"I don't think he needs a long period of adjustment.

He simply brings the qualities and values ​​with him.

It always worked well with the Dutch, I've already played with a few," the captain continued.

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Especially during his time at Ajax Amsterdam, De Ligt impressed many.

At the age of 18, he was already leading the team as captain and later surprisingly reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.

FC Bayern was already on him in 2019, but then he switched to Turin for over 80 million.

At the beginning he had his problems there and wasn't always convincing, but he was almost always a permanent member.

Incidentally, Bayern's efforts in the transfer market are not over with de Ligt's commitment - two candidates are still on the wish list.