A versatile midfielder with potential, a closer look at Donny Van De Beek

The 23-year-old has swapped Ajax for Manchester United.

Published Sep 2, 2020

Manchester United have signed Holland midfielder Donny Van De Beek from Ajax.

The 23-year-old helped the Dutch club reach the semi-finals of the 2018-19 Champions League, which saw his stock rise as he was linked with a string of top European clubs.

Here, the PA news agency takes a look at the qualities of the youngster.

A good schooling

Donny Van De Beek (back row, third from left) came through the renowned Ajax youth system (John Walton/PA)

Forward thinking

Movement matters

Donny Van De Beek (left) has impressed in the Champions League — Van De Beek (left) has impressed in the Champions League (Mike Egerton/PA)

The best is yet to come

At just 23, Van De Beek is expected to develop into one of the most impressive midfielders in the game. Already fast-tracked into the senior Holland national team, Van De Beek has come a long way in a short time. Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, he will be given every opportunity to fulfil that potential and grow alongside the likes of England’s own Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood.