Donny Joins Manchester United

Settling all the speculations, the Premier League Club Manchester City has signed the Ajax Champion Donny Van De Beek for a five year contract that can also be extended.

Upon signing the new deal, Beek also said, “I’m ready to take the next step in my career and perform at the highest level, and there’s no higher level than United”.

It's time to take it up a notch 🎚🔥#MUFC @Donny_Beek6 pic.twitter.com/qeVpil7Y3D

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 2, 2020

The 23-year-old footballer also wrote a heartwarming note for his previous club and thanked his team and supporters by writing, “After 13 years, I say goodbye to the club that played a huge part in my development. I thank everyone who made this move possible. Time has come for a new chapter, but @afcajax and the fans will always have a special place in my heart. I will keep following you!”

After 13 years, I say goodbye to the club that played a huge part in my development. I thank everyone who made this move possible. Time has come for a new chapter, but @afcajax and the fans will always have a special place in my heart. I will keep following you! Donny ❌❌❌ pic.twitter.com/qvJIdrqhiF

— Donny van de Beek (@Donny_beek6) September 2, 2020

Donny will be wearing the jersey number 34 while playing for Manchester United in order to pay tribute to his former teammate Abdelhak Nouri, who had collapsed and suffered a cardiac attack during a pre-season game in 2017, which ended his career.

Hi everyone,

Hope you're well.

Just announcing @Donny_Beek6.

Regards, @ManUtd. pic.twitter.com/Exq6b2M5jy

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 2, 2020