I followed it (the fan reaction), including the petition. I know that many fans identify with him. Nevertheless, I had to make this decision because we also had to sell players. We felt more comfortable with Upamecano and Kim because they can defend higher up the pitch. And then an offer came in for de Ligt."
Defensively, there is still work to be done for Vincent Kompany's side, but the new manager no longer has Matthijs de Ligt to choose from in the center of his backline.
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