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Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has confirmed his Outdated Trafford exit in an emotional farewell message.
Van de Beek arrived at United in 2020 after a profitable Ajax spell wherein scored 41 targets and registered 34 assists in 175 matches. United forked out round £35m to safe his providers.
Nevertheless, the Netherlands worldwide struggled to make his mark at Outdated Trafford, the place he managed solely two targets and as many assists in 62 appearances.
Even Erik ten Hag’s appointment – a supervisor he labored below within the Eredivisie – didn’t assist Van de Beek in his efforts to reignite his struggling profession.
The participant spent the second half of final season on mortgage at Eintracht Frankfurt however he solely performed on eight events for the Bundesliga outfit, who opted to not make his mortgage transfer a everlasting one.
Over the weekend, it emerged that United had struck a cope with Girona for the switch of Van de Beek. It was stated that the Crimson Devils would obtain only a €500,000 (£420,000) up entrance payment. Fabrizio Romano later relayed that the ultimate determine may rise to as excessive as €5m (£4.2m) if sure bonuses are triggered.
A latest report lined by The Peoples Particular person relayed that the 27-year-old had handed his Girona medical. Romano later sealed the switch along with his well-known “right here we go” catchphrase.
Earlier on Wednesday, Van de Beek took to Instagram and despatched a message to United followers.
He wrote, “Pricey Manchester United household. Immediately is a memorable day as my journey on the membership involves an finish. I need to thanks all in your assist all through the years.”
“From the second we arrived at Manchester United, we felt extraordinarily welcome and we’re grateful for that. Thanks to everybody on the membership for making us really feel at residence.”
“A particular due to all of the followers that made these years unforgettable. Moreover the soccer, the beginning of our two kids right here ensures that Manchester will all the time have a particular place in our hearts.”
He added, “Good luck to everyone, we’ll meet once more.”
Van de Beek joins an inventory of gamers together with Anthony Martial, Raphael Varane, Brandon Williams and Charlie McNeill, who’ve all parted methods with the membership.
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