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Donny van de Beek’s £ 40m transfer to Manchester United is a “dream come true” for the Dutch star, says his father.
And Virgil van Dijk has welcomed van de Beek’s move from Ajax to the Premier League, even though he is moving towards Liverpool’s fiercest rivals.
Van de Beek’s father Andre visited Manchester with the midfielder and says it is the “perfect time” to join such a “beautiful club”.
He said, “This is a dream come true. Our local people are very proud.
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“It is the perfect time for him to take this step towards such a beautiful club, but Ajax will always remain in our hearts.”
United fought a late offer from Tottenham to reach a £ 40 million deal with Ajax on Sunday and Andre says he just wanted to move to Old Trafford.
“Many clubs were interested, but Donny made this decision himself.”
Van de Beek, 23, has joined van Dijk with the Netherlands team and the Liverpool star says it’s great for his team to have another player in the Premier League.
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“If it happens, and it seems like it, then I give it to you wholeheartedly,” van Dijk said.
“Great for him, great for Dutch football, for the Dutch national team and another great club for a player from Oranje.
“The same goes for Nathan Aké, who has gone to Manchester City.”
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Dutch acting boss Dwight Lodeweges says van de Beek’s transfer is almost complete.
“I think it’s almost finished,” he said. “I think there is still an inspection attached and it will take place.”
Van de Beek will reportedly undergo a medical examination while on duty with the Netherlands before traveling to the UK to complete the deal.
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