In-demand Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt would be the perfect replacement for Vincent Kompany at Manchester City, says Shaun Wright-Phillips, as long as it would not take “stupid” money to sign him.
The Premier League champions, who completed an historic domestic treble in 2018-19, are in the market for a new defensive leader.
Pep Guardiola’s side have seen talismanic skipper Kompany leave at the end of his contract, bringing an iconic 11-year spell at the Etihad Stadium to a close.
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Filling his shoes will be an “almost impossible” task, but Wright-Phillips believes a suitable successor could be found in what promises to be a relatively quiet summer for a star-studded squad.