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‘Donny should have waited and signed for another club’: Dutch legend Marco van Basten claims Van de Beek will live to regret his £ 40m transfer to Manchester United after the midfielder failed to play Chelsea
- Donny van de Beek has played 61 minutes of the Premier League since joining United
- The 23-year-old midfielder joined Manchester United in the summer from Ajax
- The Dutch international was left on the bench again against Chelsea
- Marco Van Basten says he should have evaluated his options before moving in
Dutch legend Marco Van Basten claims Donny van de Beek will regret his summer move to Manchester United.
The 23-year-old midfielder has only played 61 minutes in the Premier League for the Old Trafford team after arriving from Ajax for £ 40 million in the summer.
The Dutch international was once again benched by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who promised Van de Beek he will have minutes this season, in United’s severe 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea.
Marco Van Basten says Donny van de Beek will regret his move to Manchester United
Van Basten spoke on Rondo, a program broadcast on the Dutch channel Ziggo Sport.
But speaking on Rondo, a show broadcast by Dutch television channel Ziggo Sport, Van Basten believes his compatriot should have waited to evaluate his options rather than seize the opportunity to join United.
“Donny shouldn’t have gone to Manchester United,” Van Basten said. “When you are a good player you want to play every week.
‘It’s really bad for a player like Donny to only play six or seven games this year. That’s shocking for the pace of your match.
‘I know he’s earning so much more than he used to. But as an elite player, you have to be critical and consider your chances of playing when you sign up for a new club.
The 23-year-old midfielder has only played 61 minutes in the Premier League for his new club
“Donny should have hoped for better prospects and signed for another club.”
Van Basten’s comments come after former United left-back Patrice Evra questioned why the club had brought Van de Beek to the club.
Speaking after the goalless draw against Chelsea, Evra said: ‘We are talking about Van de Beek, nothing against the boy, but why have we bought him?
‘He is watching the game from the stands every game. We don’t need it, that’s the truth. ‘
Sky Sports expert Gary Neville said Van de Beek himself will wonder why he was hired if it is not part of the manager’s immediate plans.
However, Van de Beek has been promised that he will get playing time from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (left).
“What’s a bit mysterious is the use of Van de Beek since he signed for £ 40 million,” Neville added.
“He doesn’t seem to be at the forefront of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans in every game. It’s a bit mysterious that one. And the more he doesn’t start, and the more he doesn’t come in, the more you think, “Well, 40 million pound player, you would normally put him on the team.”
“You must be thinking, ‘What am I doing here? “at this moment in time. ‘
Van de Beek has made just two starts for United this season, which came in Carabao Cup wins against Luton and Brighton.
Van Basten’s comments come after Patrice Evra questioned why United bought van de Beek
He has made just two starts for United this season, which came in Carabao Cup wins.
