Ajax take a comical dig at Manchester United following double signing from Bayern Munich
Manchester United have completed a sensational double transfer from Bayern Munich by capturing the signatures of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. The pair have completed all the formalities and are now ready to begin the journey in the Premier League with a fixture against Fulham on the weekend. Mazaraoui and De Ligt will be reunited with Erik ten Hag who coached them at Ajax Amsterdam.
The Dutch manager’s admiration for players he has previously coached at Ajax is no secret. Since his appointment at Old Trafford in 2022, Ten Hag has signed the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Antony, and Andre Onana, all of whom have worked with the 54-year-old in the Eredivisie. Following the arrivals of the de Ligt and Mazraoui, the Dutch club took to their social media with a hilarious troll, “Manchester is Red”, with a wink emoji.
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Apparently, the Manchester United and Ajax story is still far from over. Barcelona midfielder, Frenkie de Jong is also high on the wishlist at United and the club is willing to pay a substantial fee for his services. Erik ten Hag has demanded the signing of de Jong for three seasons now and looks to eventually get his wish fulfilled. The influence of Ajax on the coach’s decisions and philosophies cannot be undermined.
Fans react to Ajax trolling Erik ten Hag and Manchester United
`The viral social media post was always bound to generate a diverse and worldwide response from the supporters of football. Rival and neutral fans did not miss the opportunity to join Ajax in trolling the United boss for his preference of working with his previous colleagues. United faithful, on the other hand, expressed their gratitude and were eager to welcome more players with Ajax’s history in the future.
On the tactical side, De Ligt and Mazraoui will be crucial pieces in the puzzle for Erik ten Hag to solve his defensive woes. Following a historical summer transfer window, filled with exciting arrivals, fans are expecting a much better performance as compared to the 2023/24 campaign. With two weeks still to go before the market closes, Manchester United’s activity will be an inevitable point of attraction.