Donny van de Beek has made an unexpected admission regarding Manchester United and Real Madrid transfers, according to Jacob Murtagh of The Mirror.
Donny van de Beek Makes Unexpected Admission Regarding Manchester United and Real Madrid Transfers
Emerging as a World-Class Talent
Donny van de Beek has emerged as a world-class talent at Ajax, like so many other wonderkids.
In 2015, van de Beek, then aged 18, made his debut for the Dutch side’s first-team in the Europa League. He impressed and earned a first start, and first goal in the competition, as well as eight appearances in the Eredivisie.
The following season saw him make 19 more appearances in the league, and a further ten in Europe, as well as two in the Netherlands’ domestic cup.
Continuing to gain first-team experience, van de Beek announced himself onto the scene in 2017/18, with a tremendous campaign. The midfielder cemented himself in Ajax’s first-team, not missing a game in the league. He scored 11 goals and made six assists, repaying the faith in him.
In subsequent seasons, he has continued to impress, attracting interest from Europe’s elite clubs.
Real Madrid’s Unofficial Agreement
Real Madrid reportedly agreed terms with Ajax over van de Beek’s sale in January, and it seemed as if he would be heading to the Santa Bernabéu in the summer.
With £47 million the supposed fee, this was similar to how Barcelona had lured Frenkie de Jong away from the Dutch side. They agreed on a fee in January, but let him see out the season with Ajax before making the move official in the summer.
Van de Beek Unexpected Admission
As said by the Dutchman himself in an interview, there is no agreement between himself and the La Liga giants, as he has not decided where his future lies. Manchester United would surely be next in line to snap him up should a move to the Spanish capital fall through.
He told Helden magazine: “Playing in the sun is always nice, but no, I haven’t started taking Spanish classes.
“I still haven’t said ‘yes’ to anyone, it’s all open. I know what I have here, I’m loved by Ajax and I love Ajax.
“My feeling should be positive at a club, not only that they want me but also that I fit in their system of play.
“Of course, I also want to know the game time they will give me.”
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