Matthijs de Ligt transfer: Chelsea were interested in completing the transfer of Matthijs de Ligt last summer. The Dutchman is currently among the best young defenders in Europe.
Matthijs de Ligt joined Bayern Munich from Juventus during the transfer window last summer. De Ligt spent three seasons at the Italian club between 2019 and 2022. He played 117 games (in all competitions) during his tenure at the Allianz Stadium, registering eight goals and three assists.
The 23-year-old helped Juventus win a Serie A title, a Coppa Italia and a SuperCoppa Italiana. De Ligt won the Golden Boy award in 2018 and was included in the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League Team of the Season. He also won the Kopa award in 2019.
The Bayern Munich defender is also a key member of the Dutch team. He has made two appearances for the Netherlands World Cup team in Qatar so far.
Matthijs de Ligt addresses Chelsea transfer rumors
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Dutch international Matthijs de Ligt has revealed why his transfer to Chelsea never materialized before joining Bayern Munich last summer.
Speaking to the media, he said: “It’s incredible, I’m having a great time at Bayern. I already feel at home. Chelsea interest last summer? I did not speak to them. He wasn’t close to me, but maybe he was with the clubs. I didn’t talk to Chelsea]this summer.
Chelsea lost defenders Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen for free last summer. Then manager Thomas Tuchel was interested in bolstering his back line before the start of the current season. Matthijs de Ligt was among the main transfer targets of him in that regard. However, the transfer did not materialize and he eventually signed Wesley Fofana from Leicester City and Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli.
Denzel Dumfries on the Chelsea rumors
Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries is enjoying a dream campaign at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He has made four appearances for the Netherlands team so far, registering one goal and two assists. Dumfries won the Match of the Match award for his performance during the match between the Netherlands and the United States.
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Chelsea have shown interest in signing him recently. They could make an approach to sign Matthijs de Ligt during the January transfer window. Speaking to the media recently, Dumfries addressed the Chelsea rumours.
He said: “Of course it’s a great compliment to be linked with Chelsea, but playing for Inter is also a great compliment. Chelsea move in January? I’m focused on nothing more than the national team and Inter”
