"The club didn't want" this recent Man Utd signing as director accused of appeasing Erik ten Hag

Matthijs de Ligt's transfer to Manchester United was reportedly not welcomed by the club hierarchy, with Erik ten Hag advocating for the deal despite concerns from other officials. His signing, part of a broader shake-up alongside other players, has been labeled as unsuccessful, given De Ligt's underwhelming performances. ESPN's Mark Ogden criticized former director Dan Ashworth for facilitating the transfer without some club members' approval. This controversial move, along with others, contributed to Ashworth's unsuitability for his role, leading to a tumultuous period for United, culminating in Ten Hag's sacking.

“The club didn't want Matthijs de Ligt! ESPN's Mark Ogden emphasizes that the decision was pushed by Ten Hag without consensus from other club officials.”

“De Ligt is a player Ten Hag will have known well from their time together at Ajax, but his subsequent career had not gone well.”

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