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Man Utd’s European rivals ‘hold a special place in Ten Hag’s heart’ as De Ligt hints at next job for former manager


BAYERN MUNICH star Matthijs de Ligt has hinted that Erik ten Hag could join the German giants later in his career.

The defender has claimed that the Manchester United manager has a “special place” in his heart for the Red Devils’ European rivals.

Erik ten Hag has a ‘place in his heart’ for Bayern Munich according to Matthijs de LigtCredit: AP
The pair worked together at AjaxCredit: Getty

De Ligt was Ten Hag’s captain when the pair were at Ajax, despite the Dutch international being a teenager.

The pair enjoyed success together as they won the Eredivisie and went on a run to the Champions League semi-finals.

After this brilliant season in 2019, De Ligt was signed by Serie A giants Juventus for £66.3million.

After three seasons in Italy, De Ligt joined Bayern and recently revealed that Ten Hag recommended the club to him before his move to Juventus.

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De Ligt told The Athletic: “It didn’t happen at the time. Bayern still has a special place in Ten Hag’s heart.

“He was really happy for me that I could move (in the summer), he congratulated me. I have also spoken to Arjen Robben about the club years ago.

“But this time, I didn’t need to ask anyone’s advice. I already knew that I wanted to go to Munich.”

Ten Hag has worked at Bayern before in his career, as the club’s manager of the second team.

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But De Ligt’s comments will give cause for concern to Manchester United supporters due to the manager’s success at the club since his appointment in the summer.

However, it is unlikely that Ten Hag will be heading out of Old Trafford any time soon.


Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk


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