On September 6, Manchester United player Matthijs de Ligt spoke in an interview with the official Premier League, stating that manager Erik ten Hag played a key role in his move to the Red Devils. He also affirmed that Manchester United’s goal is to compete for the Premier League title.
De Ligt stated that the reason he joined Manchester United was that Ten Hag played a very crucial role: “Obviously, in my process of joining Manchester United, Ten Hag took on a very pivotal role. We know each other very well. During my time at Ajax, he instilled confidence in me, giving me more motivation to lead the team forward.”
De Ligt mentioned that Ten Hag has very high demands on the team: “I think his demands are very high, with many requirements at all times during training. Not only on the training ground but also off the pitch, such as how to maintain one’s body, how to rest and sleep, he emphasizes discipline a lot.”
When talking about why he joined Manchester United, De Ligt said: “This summer, when Manchester United approached me, I was very excited. I had the opportunity to play in the Premier League and join one of the greatest clubs in England. For me, it was a very easy decision.”
De Ligt affirmed that Manchester United still aims to compete for the Premier League title: “We have won two titles in the past two years, which is undoubtedly a great result. Each of us is firmly committed to the belief of competing for the Premier League title and is working hard to compete with other clubs that share this goal.”
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