Choice to sign for Bayern Munich was actually made pretty quickly, reveals Ryan Gravenberch
Ajax starlet Ryan Gravenberch has admitted that while he was open to signing for Manchester United, he had already given his word to Bayern Munich in October and the decision was made quickly. The 20-year-old is reportedly set to sign for the German giants from Ajax this summer. Despite being heavily linked with a move to England and Spain, reports had indicated that Ryan Gravenberch’s attention had been grabbed by Bayern Munich. The German giants have been looking into a move for the 20-year-old for more than a year and reports indicated that the club were inching closer toward an agreement. However, while speculation revealed that Ajax could convince Gravenberch to sign a new deal, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reported that Bayern had their man. The Bavarians are set to sign the highly-rated 20-year-old from Ajax with the Eredivisie giants keen on letting Gravenberch go before his contract expired in the summer of 2023. But Manchester United were also in the race and Gravenberch confirmed as much and admitted that while United are a “big and beautiful club”, he already had an agreement with Bayern. He also added that the “plan they sketched me out just made sense” and that’s why he agreed to sign. “Manchester United is a very big and beautiful club, but I already had such a good feeling at Bayern and I had given my word. My choice was actually made pretty quickly. In October I met the trainer Julian Nagelsmann, sports chairman Hasan Salihamidzic and technical director Marco Neppe in a hotel at Schiphol. The plan they sketched me out just made sense,” Gravenberch told De Telegraaf. Not only that, Gravenberch confirmed that Ajax did make a last-minute contract offer and one that he actually considered but eventually rejected for a move to Bayern. He also revealed that his “love for the club will always remain” but believes that he is ready for a new challenge and the one that the Bundesliga offers. "In the end, Ajax made me a royal offer, and if Bayern hadn't made such a good impression, I would certainly have signed. I walked around there for 12 years and Ajax has made me the player I am today. “I think it is logical that Ajax earns something from me, because the club has always been good to me. We part as good friends. My love for the club will always remain. Whether I am ready for the Bundesliga is a difficult question, but I certainly have that feeling,” he added. Follow us on Facebook here Stay connected with us on Twitter here Like and share our Instagram page here
Ryan Gravenberch reveals he turned down Erik ten Hag’s request to join Manchester United
Ryan Gravenberch has rejected a move to Manchester United (Photo by Geert van Erven/BSR Agency/Getty Images) Ajax star Ryan Gravenberch has confirmed he’s rejected a move to Manchester United as he has already given his word to Bayern Munich. The midfielder is just 20 years old but he already has ten caps for the Netherlands and is one of the most sought-after players in Europe. Gravenberch has amassed over 100 apperances for Ajax in the last four seasons since becoming the youngest player to represent the club as a 16-year-old the 2018/19 campaign. It was Ten Hag that gave the midfielder his debut and he’s tutored Gravenberch through the early stages of his career. Gravenberch is set to join Bayern Munich (Photo by Rico Brouwer/Soccrates/Getty Images) Ten Hag has been so impressed with Gravenberch that he attempted to convince the midfielder to join him at Old Trafford. However, the Dutchman has revealed that he had already given his word to Bayern Munich and he’s set to move to the Allianz Arena instead. ‘Manchester United is a very big and nice club,’ said Gravenberch. ‘But I already had such a good feeling with Bayern and I had given them my word.’ More: Football United remain determined to sign Gravenberch’s international team-mate, Frenkie de Jong. However, Barcelona are seeking around £70m for the former Ajax midfielder but United want to sign him for closer to £55m. Ten Hag wants at least one midfielder this summer following the departures of Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata. MORE : Sevilla will not accept less than £55m for Chelsea target Joules Kounde For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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