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Manchester United have signed Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in a move that could cost nearly \u00a360m.<\/b><\/p>\n
De Ligt has signed a five-year contract, and Mazraoui a four-year deal, both with the option to extend for a further year.<\/p>\n
Mazraoui could be immediately called upon by United to deputise at left-back for the injured Luke Shaw – who is expected to return after the first international break – when they host Fulham in the Premier League on Friday (20:00 BST).<\/p>\n
United have agreed to pay \u00a338.5m plus \u00a34.3m in add-ons for 25-year-old centre-back De Ligt, who was captain of Erik ten Hag’s Ajax side that reached the 2019 Champions League semi-finals.<\/p>\n
Mazraoui also worked with United manager Ten Hag at Ajax, and both players credited his impact on their development.<\/p>\n
“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,” said De Ligt.<\/p>\n
“I know what it takes to succeed at the highest level, and I\u2019m determined to continue that record at this special club.”<\/p>\n
Mazraoui added: “It is exciting to be reuniting with him [Ten Hag] as I enter the prime years of my career. <\/p>\n
“I know what he expects from his players, and I will give everything to help the group be successful.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n