Donny van de Beek, a 26-year-old midfielder, has struggled to find his place at Manchester United since his move from Ajax in 2020. He has had limited playing time and has been hampered by injuries. Despite a reunion with his former coach Erik ten Hag, Van de Beek has only made six Premier League starts in three seasons with the club. As a result, he has agreed to personal terms for a half-season loan to Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.
The loan deal with Eintracht Frankfurt will run until June 2024, with an option to buy the player for £12.5 million plus add-ons. This move could see Manchester United taking a significant loss on their initial £39 million purchase of Van de Beek. The midfielder expressed his ambition to reinvent himself and continue enjoying playing football, even if it means doing so at a different club than Manchester United. Other clubs, such as Girona and Juventus, have also shown interest in signing Van de Beek.
Manchester United’s failure to advance to the knockout stages of European competition has left them with a dent in their transfer budget. As a result, the club may be open to offers for other players, such as Raphael Varane, Anthony Martial, and Casemiro, during the upcoming January transfer window. Van de Beek’s departure from the club could potentially impact the team’s dynamics and finances in the future.