Manchester United defender De Ligt reviewed his first season at Manchester United in an interview, saying that he has gradually adapted to the team's tactical system and hopes to perform better next season.

The 25-year-old De Ligt joined Manchester United from Bayern Munich in August last year and played 29 games in the 2024/25 Premier League and contributed two goals for Manchester United.

It is a pity that De Ligt missed the final stage of the season due to injury.

De Ligt shared, “I played more than 40 games, so I am quite satisfied with myself. Although I am injured now, I have been healthy for most of the season, which is a big improvement compared to my last season at Bayern Munich, so I am very happy and I also think I have made a certain contribution to the team.”

"I hope to do better every time. I also work hard every day to train and improve myself, and to help the team better. I think what a player can do is to do his best. In this regard, I am satisfied. I hope that like I said, our team can continue to grow and become stronger next season."

When talking about the tactical system under coach Amorim, De Ligt said, "It is indeed a big change to change from two central defenders to three central defenders. Although the positions look similar, the playing style is different. This is the first time in my career that I have encountered a coach who insists on using this system, so it is an interesting experience for me. The more I play, the more I can adapt. I can also say that in this system, I have grown a lot as a player, which makes me very happy."

"I feel like I'm pretty good at adapting to different systems, and the transition has been pretty smooth. The team was a little different at the beginning, and we needed time to adapt to this system and style of play. From a personal perspective, I felt comfortable very quickly after implementing this system. But from a team perspective, we do need time to get used to it so that we can get better."

In addition, De Ligt also said, "When I was a child, I was used to the four-back system, so playing three central defenders regularly every week is a bit different for me, but now I can say that I have adapted to it."

"Every system has its pros and cons, and this system is no different. But so far, I like this way of playing and I like the feeling of being in it, and that's enough."