Manchester United have signed Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
The 23-year-old Netherlands international has signed five-year deal at Old Trafford, with the option to extend for a further year.
Sky Sports reports that Van de Beek came through the ranks of the Ajax youth system, making his senior debut in 2015 and played a key role as Ajax reached the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019.
Donny van de Beek told Manchester United’s official website: “I cannot begin to explain how incredible an opportunity it is to join a club with such an amazing history. I would like to thank everyone at Ajax, I grew up there and I will always have a special bond with the club.
“I am now ready to take the next step in my career and perform at the highest level and there is no higher standard than Manchester United. Everyone has told me how amazing the Old Trafford atmosphere is and I am looking forward to experiencing that, once it is safe for the fans to return.
“This team has some of the best midfielders in the world and I know that I can learn from them and also bring my own strengths to the group. Having spoken to the manager about his vision for this team, the direction that the club is going in is hugely exciting and I cannot wait to be a part of that.”
Following the capture of Donny van de Beek, Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “Donny has all of the technical attributes needed to perform in this team and has the personality required to succeed at Manchester United.
“His ability to see space, time his movements and read the game will really complement the qualities that we have in midfield and his arrival really strengthens the depth of talent we have in that position. SOURCE: SKY SPORTS
“Donny’s performances in the Eredivisie and in Europe have been excellent over the last few years and we are all looking forward to working with him.”