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A closer look at new Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek

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The 23-year-old has swapped Ajax for Manchester United.
A closer look at new Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek

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)

Van De Beek has been with the Ajax youth system since the age of eight and followed a path well trodden before making his first-team debut against Celtic in a Europa League tie during November 2015. Like any from the production line, Van De Beek has learned to become as comfortable with his play off the ball as he is with it at his feet. How quickly, though, he can bring those home-grown skills into the hustle and bustle of the Premier League will be the acid test.

Forward thinking

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.

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