The Bayern Munich boss has rubbished comments about telling Matthijs de Ligt he was his 'no.1 defender' prior to Old Trafford move
Vincent Kompany reportedly did not want to sell Matthijs de Ligt amid claims he told the player he was his number one defender heading into the new season.
It's said that De Ligt's camp felt that a choice had been made at board level. However, a spokesperson for Bayern has denied that Kompany ever said 'words to that effect.'READ MORE: We simulated Brighton vs Manchester United to get a score prediction for Premier League clash Meanwhile, Bayern director of sport Max Eberl added: "We don't make decisions based on fan favourites; we have to decide where we feel we have the best chance of success. We are the last ones who want to talk bad about Matthijs.
De Ligt, meanwhile, was determined to reunite with his former boss Erik ten Hag after their days at Ajax. "Erik ten Hag shaped the early stages of my career, so he knows how to get the best out of me and I cannot wait to work with him again," he told United club media. "I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and I'm determined to continue that record at this special club.
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