Premier League
FC Bayern Munich decided to part ways with Matthijs de Ligt this summer, a move that surprised many but had a clear explanation: the club's new coach, Vincent Kompany, did not plan to include him in his project. Although the Dutch defender arrived at the Bavarian club in 2022 as one of the top defensive prospects after stints with Juventus and Ajax, he never fully settled in the team.
Did not fit into Kompany's plans due to being too slow
As reported by 'MundoDeportivo', Kompany's arrival brought a shift in Bayern's defensive philosophy, favoring faster and more agile players like Dayot Upamecano and Min-jae Kim. De Ligt, who had bulked up due to excessive gym work, lost agility, making him less compatible with Kompany's desired system. This loss of speed was a decisive factor in Bayern putting him on the market.
In the end, Manchester United secured the services of the Dutch international, but his performance in the Premier League has been criticized. At his new club, De Ligt has been far from the level he displayed during his time with Ajax, leading to unfavorable comparisons even with Harry Maguire, another defender facing constant pressure at the English club. Bayern's decision seems to have been proven right, considering the player's development in his new phase.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El verdadero motivo del Bayern para aceptar la venta de De Ligt
