Matthijs de Ligt is in trouble with German authorities. According to Bild, the Dutch central defender for Bayern Munich is under investigation by the police following a traffic accident on August 7th.

Reportedly, De Ligt's Audi Q8 e-tron collided with another vehicle near Bayern's facilities, and the defender allegedly drove off without stopping.

An eyewitness called the police to report the accident, in which the other car had to be towed away.

The consequences could be severe for De Ligt, as he left the scene without checking the physical condition of the other vehicle's occupants or taking responsibility for the incident.

In fact, the 24-year-old Dutchman could face a three-year prison sentence if found guilty. A key factor in the case will be proving whether the Bayern star was aware of the accident through auditory, visual, or physical means, as noted by a legal expert cited by the German newspaper.

One mitigating factor for De Ligt is that there were no injuries, so it’s likely that the matter could be resolved with a fine.

Heading to Manchester?

De Ligt is currently on the sidelines at Bayern Munich as his sporting situation is resolved. His future increasingly points to the Premier League, where Manchester United is reportedly interested.

It's rumored that he could move to Old Trafford for around $54 million, but it remains to be seen if this accident could have more significant consequences for De Ligt.