Donny van de Beek journey at Manchester United has been far from smooth since his £35 million transfer from Ajax three years ago.
Even a reunion with his former manager, Erik ten Hag, did not yield the desired results at Old Trafford. Injuries disrupted Donny van de Beek progress last season and it seemed his last chance had slipped away. However, recent developments show that there may still be hope for the Dutch midfielder.
Donny van de Beek was included on the substitutes bench vs Burnley
The Dutchman has shown promise in pre-season, but he was notably absent from Manchester United’s 25-man squad for the Champions League group stage, suggesting he is open to a transfer.
Despite rumors of interest from Turkish and Saudi Arabian clubs, Van de Beek’s primary goal remains consistent: he wants to play regular football.
Currently, Van de Beek finds himself far down the pecking order at Manchester United, with younger talents like Hannibal, Scott McTominay, and Dan Gore ahead of him. However, injuries are mounting within the squad, and a congested fixture list means opportunities could arise sooner than expected.
Donny van de Beek was signed by former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
With key players like Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes needing rest, and the Carabao Cup fixture against Crystal Palace approaching, there’s an opportunity to put Donny Van de Beek back in the spotlight.
This midweek contest could not only serve as a chance to protect valuable players but also as a potential showcase for the Dutchman.
For Manchester United, this situation presents a win-win scenario. It could help rekindle Van de Beek’s stalled career and provide depth during a demanding season.
As the 26-year-old himself acknowledges, in football, you never know what could happen next.
“It’s hard to say where my future is,” said Van de Beek during an honest reflection of where he might stand at the club in pre-season. “I’ve come back now after injury and I’m fit now, so I played my first minutes after training for a few weeks and I’ll try to push as hard as possible this season.”
He continued: “Every day [something] can happen, so it’s hard to say now where my future will be. In football you never know, especially with me, let’s see what happens.”
