De Ligt explains the reason for choosing Juve to join Bayern Munich.

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Matthijs De Ligt, defender of the Dutch national team Explains. Why he decided to leave Juventus for Bayern Munich this summer. Feeling that it was time for a new challenge.

The 22-year-old defender moved to the Bavarian club Last month. For 77 million euros, left Juve after three years.

He is an important defender in Turin. And worked closely with Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini as he continued to improve himself.

Speaking to Kicker, de Ligt explained why he wanted to leave Juventus this summer UFABET

“I still have two years left on my contract with Juventus and I became the perfect defender there. But I felt it was time for a new challenge. new environment. In June, Bayern Munich contacted me and I was immediately interested.

During his three years at Turin de Ligt, he made 117 appearances in all competitions, helping the team to the Scudetto, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana. At that time he had 8 goals and 3 assists.

Despite being seen as a small figure and not very fast in childhood. But he gained confidence from the scouts that he could develop that weakness in the future before joining Young Ajax (Ajax’s youth team). Amsterdam) at that age