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Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt was reportedly set to arrive at Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Monday to complete a transfer from Italy’s Juventus. It was however not clear whether de Ligt would complete the mandatory medical and the signing in time to join his new team on their flight to the United States later in the day. The reports on his arrival came the day after Juventus have agreed to Munich’s latest offer of €70 million ($70 Million) plus $10 million in add-ons. De Ligt, 22, was at Juve since 2019 and had a contract there until 2024. In Munich, he will reportedly receive a five-year deal until 2027. None of the clubs have made a statement on the issue. Julian Nagelsmann’s team will spend a week in the US for marketing activities, training and pre-season Games against English champions Manchester City in Green Bay and Major League Soccer side DC United in Washington. “We will probably be quite busy -– on and off the pitch. I think we will take many great impressions home with us,” forward Thomas Müller said. Captain Manuel Neuer added: “It’s always a little adventure for us, and it also broadens the horizon a bit.” Munich’s first official game is the July 30 German Super Cup against RB Leipzig, and Bayern then open the new Bundesliga season six days later away at Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt. (DPA)
