Kompany on de Ligt

Matthijs de Ligt's recent transfer from Bayern Munich to Manchester United has sparked controversy, as reports suggest that Bayern's new coach, Vincent Kompany, was against selling the defender. De Ligt's move, finalized for around £43 million, was met with significant fan resistance, evidenced by over 70,000 supporters signing a petition to keep him. Kompany reportedly regarded De Ligt as his 'number one defender' and expressed frustration that the sale was decided at the board level, contrary to his wishes. Sources close to De Ligt's camp suggested the board was 'playing a game' during discussions about his future, indicating a lack of transparency in the decision-making process. Despite his mixed tenure in Germany, where he helped Bayern win a title but faced competition for playing time, De Ligt is eager to reunite with Erik ten Hag at United. The situation raises questions about the dynamics between coaching staff and club executives in player transfers.