Transfer News: Man United strengthen their defence

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How big of an impact could these new players have on United's season?

The Red Devils have brought in Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a deal that could total nearly £60 million.

De Ligt has signed a five-year contract, with the option to extend for an additional year, while Mazraoui has agreed to a four-year deal, also with the possibility of a one-year extension.

United have agreed to pay £38.5 million, plus £4.3 million in add-ons, for 25-year-old centre-back De Ligt, who previously captained Erik ten Hag’s Ajax team that reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.

Mazraoui, who also worked under Ten Hag at Ajax, has praised the manager’s influence on his career. The 26-year-old Moroccan defender joins for an initial fee of £12.8 million, with an extra £4.3 million potentially due in add-ons.

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Mazraoui’s signing was made possible after the departure of defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who moved to West Ham on Tuesday for £15 million.

After United’s two bids for Everton’s England international Jarrad Branthwaite were rejected earlier this summer, De Ligt emerged as a more experienced and cost-effective alternative. Meanwhile, Everton stood firm on their £70 million valuation.

Check out the new signings in training for United

The footage is from the Manchester United YouTube account

More reaction

Liam, a Manchester United season ticket holder, said, "I think both new signings represent excellent value for money. They have improved our squad, and I feel more confident about the new season."

This view was echoed by Olivia Taylor, a United fan from Chorlton. She added, "I believe both new signings offer great value for money and they have certainly enhanced our squad."

Pete, a United fan who sits in East Stand, gave his thoughts: "We are still lacking a couple of new players but we are clearly in a better position now."

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