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Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has spoken about why he likes Donny van de Beek and his decision to sign the player.
The talented midfielder became the legendary Norwegian’s first signing of the summer in what has been a quiet window so far.
Van de Beek has recently joined his United teammates as he was signed during the international break in September, which means he was with their team until now.
The former Ajax player has excited fans with his arrival and they are eager to see what he has to offer in what will be a high pressure season.
Solskjaer and company are expected to take part in the title race this time, despite a lack of signings.
According to Manchester Evening News, Solskjaer said: “When you like a player… I followed Donny, he scored his first goal against Molde in the Europa League in 2015.
“We drew 1-1 at Amsterdam Arena and he scored a fantastic header, he actually headed my center back so he was also very brave!
“It was at the beginning of the game, so I liked his infectious attitude, he has a smile on his face and when you see players with that drive and I wish that’s one way you need to use your eye.
“But I have spoken with Edwin van der Sar, I have spoken with other players who know him. Just use the people you know and trust to explore the character. “
The signing by Manchester United of players who played well against them or their coaches is nothing new.
Although Van de Beek cannot be compared to him, Cristiano Ronaldo was once signed by Sir Alex Ferguson for how well he played for Sporting in a pre-season friendly against United.
There are many more examples, but that is perhaps the most famous and Solskjaer clearly kept his eye on the versatile midfielder before pouncing on him this summer.
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