Bayern Munich Defender Matthijs De Ligt Highlights Cristiano Ronaldo’s Impact on His Career

• Matthijs de Ligt has revealed 5-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic inspired him to be a better professional footballer
• The Dutch defender played alongside Ronaldo at Juventus for 2 seasons before the Portuguese joined Manchester United in 2021
• De Ligt joined Bayern Munich this summer and has already won the German Super Cup with the Bundesliga champions

Bayern Munich defender, Matthijs de Ligt is still bemused by Cristiano Ronaldo’s work ethic despite his highly successful career as a professional footballer.

The 23-year-old Dutch defender was reflecting on his time in Italy with Serie A heavyweights Juventus where he played alongside Ronaldo for 2 seasons.

De Ligt has now disclosed that Ronaldo’s constant hunger for success despite already being a superstar was one of his biggest motivations to keep striving to be better SB Nation reports.

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“I’m grateful and happy that I was able to play there for three years. Cristiano Ronaldo’s hunger particularly stood out. He’s won it all, multiple Ballons d’Or, five Champions Leagues, and every major league he’s played in but he’s still as hungry as a 19-year-old.”

Matthijs de Ligt won the Serie A title in his first season with Juventus with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the attack for the Italian giants before leaving to join Manchester United a season after.

Andrea Barzagli condemns De Ligt over dig aimed at Juventus

Meanwhile, former Juventus defender Andrea Barzagli has revealed that Matthijs de Ligt’s jibe at Juventus following his transfer to Bayern Munich this summer was ill-advised Juve FC reports.

The Dutch defender had suggested that Max Allegri’s side is lagging behind when it comes to work ethic as compared to the Bundesliga champions.

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Barzagli disclosed Matthijs de Ligt should have avoided making such a statement which he believes to be highly controversial and needless.

Matthijs De Ligt takes a swipe at Juventus

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Matthijs de Ligt has taken a jibe at former club Juventus as the Dutch defender insists the Italian giants lack the ambition to succeed.

De Ligt ended his 3-year relationship with the Serie A giants this summer when he sealed a £68million move to Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.

De Ligt insisted he made a step forward by joining Bayern Munich as he says Juventus does not have the ambition to win the UEFA Champions League.