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Here’s the latest confirmed fact about Matthijs de Ligt:
🚨🔴 UPDATE: Matthijs de Ligt is continuing his recovery from the back injury that kept him out for much of the 2025/26 season.
Manchester United confirmed that the Dutch centre-back underwent successful back surgery in May 2026 after months of rehabilitation. The club said he was entering a new phase of his recovery and was expected to return around the early stages of the 2026/27 season.
De Ligt has since shared positive signs of his rehabilitation, including individual fitness work. United are hoping the 26-year-old can return to full training and become an important part of Michael Carrick’s defence this season.
🔥 FACT
De Ligt made an excellent start to the 2025/26 campaign and was voted Manchester United’s Player of the Month for November by supporters before his injury disrupted his season.
In short: De Ligt isn’t being reported as leaving Manchester United — the major current story surrounding him is his recovery and return to competitive football.
