Matthijs de Ligt scored his first goal for Manchester United last weekend after a difficult international break. Bayern's director has explained why they sold him.

Bayern Munich’s decision to sell Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United this summer raised eyebrows among fans, but the club’s sporting director, Max Eberl, has now shed light on the reasons behind the move—one of which could be a concern for Red Devils manager Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag has been reunited with Matthijs de Ligt at Man United but it comes at a time when the centre-back is under pressure.

When Matthijs de Ligt arrived at Bayern Munich in the summer of 2022, there was a great exception placed upon the Dutch defender.Despite having failed to make a lasting impression in Serie A with

Bayern Munich Sporting Director Max Eberl claims Matthijs de Ligt was sold to Manchester United due to his issues defending in the Bundesliga.

Manchester United and West Ham are among the clubs interested in Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka, who is ‘upset’ over his lack of game time with the German giants. The midfielder has fallen down the pecking order under new manager Vincent Kompany and has played just one minute of competitive football so far this season.