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David Alexander Hughes

Erik ten Hag's plan for Donny van de Beek as Man Utd misfit set to get prominent role

Donny Van de Beek is almost certain to return to Manchester United to begin work under his former Ajax manager Erik ten Hag this summer. The Dutch midfielder has been on the periphery for much of his time in Manchester and was loaned out to Everton for the remainder of the season in January.

The Dutchman started brightly but then suffered from various injuries and a bout of COVID meaning he finished the campaign having made just five Premier League starts the Toffees. His last came on Sunday when he scored the their only goal in a 5-1 defeat away to Arsenal.

Despite his limited game time, Van de Beek seemed to have enjoyed his time at Goodison Park. He was seen on behind the scenes club footage getting heavily involved in celebrations after the Frank Lampard’s side secured Premier League safety with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace and posted a classy Instagram message following the conclusion of the campaign.

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