Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag has received a significant boost ahead of the club’s opening game of the new season, set to kick off on Friday. The Red Devils have been actively strengthening their squad over the summer, investing heavily in new talent to bolster their chances of success in the upcoming campaign. The latest additions to the squad underline their ambition.
In recent weeks, United successfully secured the signatures of promising young talents Lenny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, adding depth and potential to the team. However, the club’s most impressive moves came just yesterday when they reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign two of the German champions’ top defenders, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
These signings are expected to significantly enhance United’s defensive options, providing Ten Hag with the solidity and versatility needed to compete at the highest level. De Ligt, a commanding center-back, is set to join for a fee of £45 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons, while Mazraoui, a dynamic right-back, will cost the club £15 million. Both players are set to undergo medical tests on Monday and will sign five-year contracts with Manchester United.
These acquisitions demonstrate Manchester United’s intent to challenge for top honors this season. With the addition of de Ligt and Mazraoui, the club is better equipped to face their opening clash against Fulham on Friday, and the Premier League’s other top teams throughout the season. All eyes will be on Old Trafford as the new campaign kicks off, with fans eagerly anticipating the impact of these new signings.
