Matthijs de Ligt ‘faces prison or fine’ if found guilty of alleged hit-and-run at Bayern training ground

Matthijs de Ligt, a defender for Bayern Munich, is said to be being investigated on suspicion of being involved in a hit-and-run around the German team’s grounds on Wednesday morning.

Matthijs de Ligt, who is wanted by Manchester United, is being looked into “on suspicion of a hit-and-run” near Bayer Munich’s training ground.

BILD says the 24-year-old hit a parked car near the club’s Sabener Strasse location on Wednesday morning. A nearby resident knew the Dutchman and called the police. It was said that De Ligt was driving his £63,000 Audi Q8 e-tron SUV.

The German news source says that De Ligt’s car was taken away and seized after the 24-year-old reportedly “simply drove away.” If the Netherlands player is found guilty, he could still get a fine or go to jail.

“You could get up to three years in prison or a fine if you are found guilty.” “People who are found guilty of these kinds of crimes often have to pay fines,” lawyer Marc Wederhake told BILD.

Katharina Thueuerkaufer, a criminal and traffic law expert, said that it would have to be proven that De Ligt knew he was involved in the accident before he drove away. To be found guilty of hit-and-run, you must have meant to do it.

She told BILD, “A hit-and-run can only be done on purpose.” Now it has to be shown that he heard, saw, or felt the crash.

Bayern did not bring De Ligt with them when they went to South Korea earlier this summer. Many people thought the back, who has played for Ajax and Juventus, would leave the Allianz Arena, with Manchester United being the most likely destination.

Erik ten Hag said last month that United was interested. “We still have to wait and see if De Ligt will come,” the 54-year-old told the Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dadblad. The good news is that I wasn’t working on it during my holiday, which lasted three or four weeks.

“During that time, these players were really brought in by the club’s newly formed scouting and recruitment department.” Actually, the fact that some of them are Dutch is just an accident.

“Most of these players were brought in by our organisation.” But let it be known that I do back them, and we will still make the decision together.

Max Eberl, the head of Bayern, has been tight-lipped about De Ligt’s possible trip abroad. He told Sky Sports Germany, “I will talk about the reasons when the time comes.”

“That time has not yet come.” Matthijs played well here for two years, which is why a lot of people like him. You should still think about what you want to do and how the boy feels. He still plays for FC Bayern. We will always be here for him as long as he is.