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#4 Matthijs de Ligt is not coming to Manchester United

de Ligt wants to play in the Champions League

That is according to Catalan daily SPORT, which claim that Liverpool and PSG are the front runners for the Dutchman's signature. It is said that Matthijs de Ligt had a change of heart and is no longer interested in a move to Manchester United because he wants to continue playing in the UEFA Champions League. His agent, Mino Raiola, does not want to deal with Barcelona, who are unwilling to pay the super agent a fat fee. Raiola wants De Ligt to choose between Liverpool and PSG. However, the Dutchman's actual decision is not known yet.

Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman also revealed that the defender's actual decision is a secret.

"I have spoken with Matthijs a week ago about his future and it is secret

"What I say to young people who are thinking of taking a step is that the most important thing is to continue playing, to have minutes to develop their football, and where they play is also important, but that they must choose well with their family, his agent, the environment that surrounds him."

Looks like its the end of the road for United regarding De Ligt right now, or is it?

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