Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek is set to complete a permanent move to La Liga club Girona. The Dutch player, who joined United in a £35m transfer from Ajax in September 2020, has struggled to secure a regular place in the team. Following loan spells at Everton and Eintracht Frankfurt, Van de Beek is set to leave Old Trafford on a permanent for Girona.
According to Relovo, Girona will pay an initial fee of €500,000 (£423,000), with potential add-ons that could bring the total to €4-5m. Manchester United will retain a significant sell-on clause but is far less than the £35m United paid for his services to Ajax. The move, however, offers Van de Beek a chance to revive his career, with Girona competing in the Champions League as well in the next season.
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Van de Beek, who debuted for Ajax at 18, was instrumental in their 2018-19 Champions League campaign, attracting interest from top clubs, including Real Madrid. Despite his high-profile transfer to Manchester United, he has made just over 60 appearances and failed to keep a permanent place in the squad. Van de Beek spent the last season at loan to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga but was not called up for the current European Championship by the Dutch national team.
For Manchester United fans, Van de Beek's departure is bittersweet. Many had high hopes for the midfielder, expecting him to replicate his Ajax form at Old Trafford. However, his time at United was marked by limited opportunities and unfortunate injuries. As he moves to Girona, fans will be watching closely, hoping he can rediscover his best form and wishing him success in his new chapter. Meanwhile, Girona supporters are excited about the prospect of seeing a player of Van de Beek's caliber don their colors, anticipating his contribution to their Champions League campaign and the La Liga campaign.