Bayern Munich announced today (Tuesday) the acquisition of the Juventus stopper and 22-year-old Dutch national team player Mathis de Licht. The brake was signed by the German champions until 2027 and was purchased for 67 million euros, to be paid in four beats over four years. In addition, there are bonuses that can reach up to 10 million euros. De Licht is the fourth player to join Bayern in the current transfer window after Nussair Mazrawi, Ryan Harpenberg and Sadio Mane.
“I am very happy to be a player of such a great club,” said de Licht. “Bayern Munich is the most successful club in Germany, one of the most successful in Europe and in the world. Right from the start I felt appreciated by the professional manager, coach and management and it convinced me to join. “Munich is wonderfully managed and has big goals. I am happy to be a part of Bayern Munich’s history.”
Bayern professional manager Hassan Slihameidic said: “I am very happy that Mays de Licht will play for Bayern Munich in the future. We wanted to bring Mays to Munich three years ago. We were convinced of his qualities as a stopper then and even more today. With his professionalism, hunger and character “He is great, he fits in well with our team and our ambitions. He will play an important role on and off the pitch. He was a leader at Ajax at a very young age and he is still like that even at the age of 22.”