STAFE: De Ligt is a new Inter player! Marotta confirms: “Offer from 50 million accepted by Manchester United”
In a move that has displaced the entire European football panorama, Inter officially announced the purchase of the central defender Matthijs de Ligt from Manchester United. To give the definitive confirmation was the president Giuseppe Marotta himself, who revealed the details of a flash but extraordinarily effective operation: “We presented a 50 million euro offer and Manchester United accepted it. De Ligt is excited to start this new adventure with us.”
A secret -kept negotiation
According to sources close to the Nerazzurri company, the negotiation has been conducted with the utmost discretion in the last two weeks. Despite the recent market rumors that combined the name of De Ligt to clubs such as Bayern Munich and Barcelona, nobody expected such a sudden acceleration by Inter. The surprise was general: neither the English media nor the Italian ones had intercepted concrete signals of an operation in progress between the two clubs.
De Ligt’s profile: international experience at only 25 years old
Matthijs de Ligt, born in 1999, is one of the most promising and complete defenders of modern football. After setting off at a very young age with the Ajax shirt, he played for Juventus between 2019 and 2022 before landing at Manchester United. Despite some difficulties in setting up in the Premier League, its value has never been questioned.
With more than 300 appearances between Club and major national team, De Ligt brings with him a wealth of experience that already makes him a veteran. At Inter, he will strengthen an already solid defense, next to players such as Alessandro Bastoni and Benjamin Pavard.
Marotta’s words
Marotta, who intervened on Sky Sport’s microphones after the press conference, explained:
“We knew that there was the opportunity to bring home an international player. We worked in silence, respecting Manchester United and the footballer’s will. Matthijs showed great interest from the first contact. This shows that Inter has returned to being a club of great appeal.”
He then added:“We will not stop here. We are working on other fronts to complete a rose that can compete on all fronts, from Serie A to the Champions League.”
Fans’ reactions
On social media, the news had an explosive impact. The hashtag#DeligtallinterIt has become trending topic in Italy and in the Netherlands within a few minutes. The Nerazzurri fans have divided between enthusiasm and disbelief, with many who praise the management for the ability to bring a player of this caliber to Milan.
“I still don’t believe it! A crazy blow!”He wrote a fan on X (ex Twitter), while another commented:“With De Ligt and Pavard we have the best defense in Europe!”
The situation at Manchester United
Manchester United, for his part, confirmed the sale with an official note, thanking De Ligt for the professionalism and commitment shown during his period at Old Trafford. Interior sources speak of a decision also taken for budget needs, given that the English club is facing a phase of technical reconstruction under the guidance of a new sports director.
What to expect now
The arrival of De Ligt not only further strengthens the Inter rearguard, but also represents a clear signal to the opponents: Inter wants to dominate both in Italy and in Europe. Technician Simone Inzaghi will now be able to count on a very high profile defense, with increasingly varied tactical options.
Pending the medical visits and the official presentation – foreseen in the next few days – it is rumored that De Ligt has already chosen the shirt number: the 4th, left free after the farewell of Francesco Acerbi.
Conclusion
The summer market has not yet officially started, but Inter has already scored one of the most important blows of the season. With the purchase of De Ligt, Marotta once again demonstrates her ability to grasp the occasions and brought prominent players to Milan. The fans dream, Inter strengthened, and Europe takes note: the Nerazzurri are serious.
