Once cost 39 million
Donny van de Beek left Ajax Amsterdam for Manchester United for 39 million euros in the summer of 2020 and became one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe – since then the Dutchman’s fitness curve is oriented downwards. His coach Erik ten Hag probably also sees it that way now. “He has to play for his career,” Ten Hag said of his compatriot, whom he has only brought on twice this season. With these words, coach van de Beek is essentially betting on the transfer market for the winter.
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Since his transfer, the former Ajax talent has played 69 matches, sat on the bench 47 times and missed 60 games due to injury. “It was a slow start to the season as he still had to recover from his setbacks. But now he is back and he is doing very well in training. So if you can’t give him any prospects, then I see he has to play for his career, » said Ten Hag, who currently has many midfielders ahead of van de Beek.
Van de Beek wants to play regularly: ‘Money is not my motivation’
Kobbie Mainoo, Sofyan Amrabat, Scott McTominay and injured Casemiro, Mason Mount and Christian Eriksen are all ahead of van de Beek. As a result, there are many indications about the next loan move for the former national player, who finished the second half of the 2022/23 season with mixed success as a player on loan at Everton.
“I am ready to play matches again, but the coach is making other decisions at the moment. We have a great team and I’m not the only one knocking on the door. We will see what happens in January,” van de Beek said recently (quoted via “Mirror”). The central midfielder’s contract runs until 2025. Since his transfer, his market value has increased from 44 million euros to 10 million euros currently. “I’m absolutely crazy about (Site notre bureau spécialisé). I earn a lot of money at United, but money is not my motivation. I want to enjoy my work every day.
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