Manchester United flop Van De Beek confirms exit from Old Trafford

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek confirmed his departure from Manchester United after four turbulent years on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old endured a torrid spell with the Premier League club after joining from Ajax in 2020 and is set to join La Liga side Girona.

Van de Beek struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford after his £34 million ($43 million) move and was sent out on loan twice.

He spent the second half of last season on loan at Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and also had a temporary spell with Everton in the 2021-22 campaign.

The midfielder made 62 appearances in all competitions for United, scoring just twice as he failed to build on the promising reputation he earned at Ajax.

Girona, who will play in next season’s Champions League, are believed to be ready to pay around £4m to sign Van de Beek, who bid an emotional farewell to Manchester.

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“Dear Manchester United family. Today is a memorable day as my club adventure comes to an end,” he wrote on Instagram.

“I want to thank you for all your support over the years. From the moment we arrived at Manchester United, we felt extremely welcome and we are grateful for that.

“Thank you to everyone at the club for making us feel at home. Special thanks to all the fans who made these years unforgettable.

“As well as football, the birth of our two children here ensures that Manchester will always have a special place in our hearts. Good luck everyone, we’ll see each other again.”