Donny van de Beek ‘making an attempt to take pleasure in himself once more’ after Man Utd troubles
Donny van de Beek says he is making an attempt to take pleasure in taking part in soccer as soon as once more after ending a tough four-year spell at Manchester United this summer time.
The 27-year-old moved to Outdated Trafford in 2020 in a package deal deal price £40m after a fantastic spell at Dutch giants Ajax propelled him into the limelight.
However after scuffling with damage and type, Van de Beek was loaned out to Everton and Eintracht Frankfurt, taking part in simply 35 occasions for United within the Premier League throughout 4 seasons.
Not even Erik ten Hag’s arrival as United supervisor may flip issues round, regardless that Van de Beek’s breakthrough at Ajax got here below Ten Hag’s watch.
After months of hypothesis, Van de Beek lastly sealed a cut-price exit from United this summer time, becoming a member of shock Champions League qualifiers Girona in a deal price simply €500,000 initially.
Chatting with ESPN Netherlands, the central midfielder admits he is merely making an attempt to take pleasure in soccer once more, but he does not have a foul phrase to say about his time in England.
“I try to enjoy myself again and I do that. It (Girona) is a beautiful club with good football, and I think I can help with that and I am working hard on that,” Van de Beek said.
“It is clear that nothing has come of it for either party (Manchester United). That is in the past, but not a single bad word about that club. Of course I didn’t play a lot, but I did learn a lot. With good players around me and good people within the club. I will take those things with me into the future.”
Van de Beek has already made a contribution for Girona in La Liga, bagging a debut help within the convincing 4-0 win over Osasuna.
