Netherlands' Matthijs de Ligt during the national anthems before the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Wales and the Netherlands at Cardiff City Stadium, in Cardiff, June 8, 2022. (MATT DUNHAM / AP)

BERLIN - Bayern Munich have completed the transfer of defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus, the defending Bundesliga champions announced in an official statement on Tuesday.

The 22-year-old Dutch international penned a five-year deal and will stay with the "Bavarians" until June 2027.

"Matthijs de Ligt does not only impress with his style of play, but he is also the guy who always leads the way in all his teams. He learned to take responsibility at a young age. A strong team doesn't just need a strong attack and with this transfer, we are bolstering up our defense to an absolute top level," said Bayern Munich's chairman Oliver Kahn.

After 117 outings and 13 goals for Ajax, De Ligt opted for a transfer to Seria A club Juventus where he reaped the Italian domestic double as well as the Supercup after 117 appearances and eight goals

At only 17 years old, De Ligt made his breakthrough into Ajax senior team. He quickly developed into a cornerstone of the team and became the youngest team captain in Ajax club history. In his last year with Ajax, he was able to lift the domestic double in 2019.

After 117 outings and 13 goals for Ajax, De Ligt opted for a transfer to Seria A club Juventus where he reaped the Italian domestic double as well as the Supercup after 117 appearances and eight goals.

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"I am very happy to be a player at this great club. FC Bayern is the most successful club in Germany, one of the most successful clubs in Europe and in the world. Right from the start I felt an honest appreciation of those responsible. In addition, FC Bayern is an excellently well-managed club with big goals. I am very happy to be part of FC Bayern's history now," said the new arrival.

The defender played his way through all Dutch youth teams before earning his call-up for the first team in March 2017 to become the youngest Dutch debutant since 1945. He made ever since 38 international appearances and marked two goals.

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German giants Bayern Munich host Europa League winners Eintracht Frankfurt to kick off the Bundesliga campaign 2022-2023 on Aug 5.