Matthijs de Ligt Switch: Chelsea have been fascinated with finishing the switch of Matthijs de Ligt final summer season. The Dutchman is presently among the many finest younger defenders in Europe.
Matthijs de Ligt joined Bayern Munich from Juventus throughout final summer season’s switch window. De Ligt spent three seasons with the Italian membership between 2019 and 2022. He performed 117 video games (in all competitions) throughout his time on the Allianz Stadium, registering eight targets and three assists.
The 23-year-old helped Juventus win one Serie A title, one Coppa Italia and one SuperCoppa Italiana. De Ligt gained the Golden Boy award in 2018 and was included within the UEFA Champions League Crew of the Season 2018-19. He additionally gained the Kopa award in 2019.
The Bayern Munich defender can also be a key member of the Dutch squad. He has made two appearances for the Netherlands World Cup squad in Qatar to this point.
Matthijs de Ligt addresses Chelsea switch rumours
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The Netherlands worldwide Matthijs de Ligt has revealed why his switch to Chelsea by no means materialise earlier than becoming a member of Bayern Munich final summer season.
Talking to the media, he stated: “It’s wonderful, I’m having a very nice time at Bayern. I really feel already at residence. Chelsea curiosity final summer season? I didn’t communicate to them. It wasn’t shut with me however perhaps it was with the golf equipment. I didn’t communicate to Chelsea] this summer season.
Chelsea misplaced defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen totally free final summer season. Then-manager Thomas Tuchel have been fascinated with bolstering his backline earlier than the beginning of the present season. Matthijs de Ligt was amongst his high switch targets in that regard. Nonetheless, the switch didn’t materialize, and he ultimately signed Wesley Fofana from Leicester Metropolis and Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.
Denzel Dumfries on Chelsea rumours
Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries is having fun with a dream FIFA World Cup 2022 marketing campaign. He has made 4 appearances for the Netherlands squad to this point, registering one aim and two assists. Dumfries gained the Match of the Match accolade for his efficiency in the course of the Netherlands vs USA recreation.
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Chelsea have proven curiosity in signing him not too long ago. They may make an method to signal Matthijs de Ligt in the course of the January switch window. Talking to the media not too long ago, Dumfries addressed Chelsea rumours.
He said: “After all, it’s an enormous praise to be linked with Chelsea, however taking part in for Inter it’s an enormous praise too. Chelsea transfer in January? I’m centered on nothing else however the nationwide workforce and Inter”
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