The 23-year-old has joined Ajax in an initial deal of 34 million pounds.
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Donny van de Beek says he is incredibly excited to sign for Manchester United after being sold through Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s vision for the club.
The Red Devils have made the 23-year-old their first signing for a deal of 34. 1 million pounds to 38. 5 million pounds.
Van de Beek played in Ajax’s race to the Champions League semi-finals a year ago and scored 10 goals and 11 assists before Eredivisie was reduced by coronavirus.
It shows that he has already spoken to his new boss about how he sees the club moving forward and that he is ahead of being a part of it.
“I cannot begin to explain the incredible opportunity it is to sign for a club with such an incredible history,” he said on the club’s official website. “I need to thank everyone at Ajax. I grew up there and will have a special bond with the club.
“Now I’m in a position to take the next step in my career and carry it out at the highest point and there’s no more popular than Manchester United. “
“Everyone has told me how amazing the atmosphere is at Old Trafford and I can’t wait to revel in that once the enthusiasts can return safely.
“This team has some of the midfielders in the world and I know that I can be informed of them and also contribute my own strengths to the group.
“After talking to the coach about his vision for this team, the direction the club is headed in is incredibly exciting and I look forward to being one of them.
Solskjaer is extremely happy to have his man.
“Donny has all the technical attributes to perform on this team and has the personality to succeed at Manchester United,” he added.
His ability to see space, time his movements and read the game will complement the qualities we have in the midfield and his arrival reinforces the intensity of skill we have in this position.
“Donny’s performances in the Eredivisie and Europe have been perfect in recent years and we are all ahead of racing with him. “
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