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Gary Neville believes that Manchester United fans should prepare for the disappointment against Matthijs Ligt this summer, because the club has always missed the best players, even under Sir Alex Ferguson.
De Ligt, 19, is considered one of the most promising young prospects in the world of football after the first national double of Ajax in 17 years and the competition between United and Barcelona for the signature of the central defender.
The Red Devils reportedly offered De Ligt a £ 350,000 contract a week to move to Old Trafford – which would make him the highest paid teenager in the game – but Barca is the favorite to conquer the Dutch international. .
Although Neville insists that United remains an attractive prospect for stars like De Ligt, he reminded fans that the club has always been beaten by the best players in the world in recent years.
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"The money in the game now means you're still competing," said United's former right-back. Sky sports.
'The club lost players when it was beaten by Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. We've lost [Arjen] Robben in Chelsea in the mid-2000s we lost [Samir] Nasri to the city. Do not always think that when Sir Alex Ferguson was here, it did not happen.
'This club lost players when it won against some of the biggest clubs in Europe competing with United.
"Do not think that if United now loses its players in Barcelona, this is the first time that this has happened, it has already happened.
'It's not because of the current difficult situation, neither the coach, nor the manager, nor current players, it happens sometimes. It happened during the successful times too.
"I think United can always attract top players because we have seen good players come into the club over the last six or seven years.
"This club will never be a sensational football club, it will have a hard time, and it's a tough time.
"This summer is obviously a big, Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] needs to rest now, but I hope that the team, the coach, the fans can have a good season next year.
"That's what all fans of Manchester United are hoping for, it's an amazing football club, and this football club will never change, there will be bad times, good times, hard times, tragedies.
"But it will always be a great football club, a great football club and we should never forget it."
De Ligt dismissed rumors that he might be ready for a major financial transfer to Old Trafford this summer.
"I've read reports on Manchester United," said the Ajax skipper. Fox Sports.
"I saw the salary I would receive too. Do you want to take it?
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"People should take these reports with a grain of salt. The stories are funny though.
"Everyone is talking about my future for a year now. One day I will go there and the next day I will go elsewhere.
"I went all over Europe, did not I? I focus on the League of Nations and then see what happens. "
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