Marco van Basten Slams Agent for Pushing £39m Man Utd Transfer

van Basten Rips Raiola: 'He Has No Shame'

Former Dutch Star Questions de Ligt's Value

Marco van Basten has slammed agent Mino Raiola for pushing a £39 million transfer of Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United.

The former Dutch football legend questioned de Ligt's worth, claiming that the young defender is not worth the hefty price tag.

"I think it's crazy," said van Basten. "He's a good player, but he's not worth £39 million. He's still very young and has a lot to learn."

• Van Basten believes de Ligt is not worth the £39 million price tag.
• The Dutch legend questions Raiola's motives in pushing the transfer.
• van Basten's comments highlight the ongoing debate over the value of young players in the football market.

van Basten also criticized Raiola, who is known for his aggressive negotiating tactics.

"Raiola has no shame," van Basten said. "He's only interested in making money. He doesn't care about the best interests of his players."

Van Basten's comments come as de Ligt is reportedly close to joining Manchester United from Juventus. The Dutch defender is expected to sign a five-year contract with the Premier League club.

If the transfer goes through, de Ligt will become one of the most expensive defenders in the world. However, van Basten believes that Manchester United is overpaying for the young player.

Only time will tell whether van Basten's skepticism is well-founded. But the former Dutch star's comments have certainly raised questions about the value of de Ligt and the role of agents in the football market.