A whole host of Manchester United supporters have welcomed the news that midfielder Donny van de Beek is poised to earn a chance under new manager Erik ten Hag next season.
According to Italian sports journalist Fabrizio Romano, Van de Beek has been informed by Ten Hag that he will be involved in his plans next term. The midfielder joined United from Ajax in 2020 and has so far failed to make much of an impression at Old Trafford.
After a frustrating first 16 months, he joined Everton on loan for the remainder of the 2021/22 season in a bid to spark his career back into life. However, injury issues impacted his chances of kick-starting his career in England, making just seven appearances.
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He marked his final appearance of his loan spell with a goal, scoring in Everton's 5-1 final day defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium last month. It was his only goal in Toffees colours.
Although he failed to make a significant impact at Goodison Park, largely because of his injury woes, he has returned to Old Trafford with the hope of becoming a fixture in Ten Hag's plans next season. The duo worked together at Ajax and Van de Beek enjoyed the best spell of his career under his fellow countryman.
United are making big changes to their midfield options this summer, as highlighted by the confirmed departures of Nemanja Matic, Paul Pogba, Juan Mata and Jesse Lingard. That means that Van de Beek will fancy his chances of rekindling his career in a new-look midfield.
According to Romano, Van de Beek has been informed that he will have a part to play in the new regime. Below, MEN Sport has taken a closer look at how some United fans have reacted to that report.
As you can see from the messages displayed above, they are keen to see Van de Beek integrated back into the squad next season. He has so far failed to impose himself at Old Trafford, but he has never been given a fair crack of the whip.
He will be determined to prove himself to the supporters, especially considering he has such a healthy relationship with Ten Hag. United want to strengthen their midfield options this summer, but Van de Beek will be determined to nail down his place in the team.
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