De Ligt discusses Ten Hag's discipline and rigorous workload requirements

After a successful stint in the Eredivisie, De Ligt is eager to see their partnership flourish in the competitive environment of the Premier League.

"Yeah obviously (he was) a really important part because he knows me really well, I know him really well," De Ligt told club media.  

"He made me captain also at Ajax. 

"Also at my time at Ajax he gave me a lot of confidence, he gave me a lot of motivation to try to lead the team." 

"He's really demanding, I think," the Netherlands international added.  

"He demands, every day, every moment of the training session, he demands a lot. 

"Not only on the training pitch, but also outside; how you behave, how you take care of your body, how you rest, how you sleep. And he's really into discipline. 

"That suits really well with the way I see being a professional footballer."