“Kim Min-jae Competitor” central defender Matthijs The Licht and side defender Nusair Mazraoui (26) have moved from Bayern Munich to Manchester United.
Manchester United officially announced the recruitment of Der Ligt and Mazraoui on its official website on the 14th (Korea Standard Time). 메이저사이트
The Licht signed a contract with Manchester United with a one-year extension option until June 2029. Mazrawi’s contract term is until June 2028. Again, a one-year extension option clause was included.
“I’m excited to take on a new challenge at a historic club. I was so happy to hear that Manchester United wanted me. I know what it takes to succeed at the best club,” the Licht said. “Ten Haq is a coach who shaped my early career. He knows how to lead me well. I’m looking forward to being with him again.”
Ten hach was the Ajax manager from January 2018 to the summer of 2022. Before moving to Juventus in the summer of 2019, The Ligt was coached by Ten hach at Ajax. Mazrawi transferred to Munich in 2022, when Ten hach was heading to Manchester United.
The pair will again play the 2024-2025 season with coach Ten Hag.
Mazrawi said, “It’s incredible to be a Manchester United player. I can’t wait to play in my red uniform at my home stadium. Coach Ten Hag was an important player in my development. I’m glad to see him again when I’m in my prime.”
With the sales of the two players, Munich successfully reduced its total salary. The combined annual salary of the two players, De Ligt and Mazraoui, amounted to around 24 million euros (35.8 billion won).
The transfer of the Licht will likely have a positive impact on Kim. Kim, who failed to be seen as the new coach since the mid-season under Thomas Tuchel, has been lagging behind Eric Dier and The Licht since the end of the season, seems to have caught the eye of new coach Bang Sang-Kompany.
Kim Min-jae started all games except for the first preseason game.
Locally, they are expected to play in the opening match of the English Premier League (EPL) between Manchester United and Fulham on the 17th.