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Matthijs de Ligt's first words after signing for Manchester United as he makes Erik ten Hag claim

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Matthijs de Ligt said "Erik ten Hag knows how to get the best out of me" after his transfer to Manchester United from Bayern Munich was confirmed.

United announced the signing of De Ligt for €45m (£38.4m) with a potential further €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons on Tuesday night and the defender has signed a five-year contract.

De Ligt previously worked with Ten Hag at Ajax, where he established himself as one of Europe's finest prospects, and he's since played for Juventus and Bayern Munich.

The 25-year-old is a much-needed defensive addition at Old Trafford and could make his debut for United on the opening day of the Premier League season against Fulham. ALSO READ: Ratcliffe has double downed on Glazers' best decision ALSO READ: £50m defender close to sealing United exit After De Ligt's transfer to United was confirmed, he praised the influence of Ten Hag on his early career so far and said: "As soon as I heard that Manchester United wanted me, I felt an excitement about the opportunity for a new challenge at such an historic club. "In the conversations that followed, I was impressed by the vision that the football leadership set out and the role they saw for me in it.

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