Donny van de Beek says he is trying to enjoy playing football once again after ending a difficult four-year spell at Manchester United this summer.
The 27-year-old moved to Old Trafford in 2020 in a package worth £40m after a fine season with Dutch giants Ajax propelled him into the limelight.
But after struggling with injury and form, Van de Beek was loaned out everton and Eintracht Frankfurt, playing just 35 times for United Premier League over four seasons.
Not even Erik ten Hag’s arrival as United manager could turn things around, although Van de Beek’s promotion to Ajax came under Ten Hag’s watch.
After months of speculation, Van de Beek finally sealed a cut-price exit united this summer, adding surprise Champions League ranks Girona in an agreement initially of only 500,000 euros.
talking with ESPN Netherlandsthe central midfielder admits he is simply trying to enjoy football again but has not a bad word to say about his time in England.
“I try to enjoy myself again and I do. (Girona) is a beautiful club with good football, and I think I can help with that and I’m working hard on that,” Van de Beek said.
“Obviously nothing came of it for either (Manchester United) game. That’s in the past, but not a bad word about this club. Of course I didn’t play much, but I did learn a lot With good players around me and good people within the club, I will take these things with me.
Van de Beek has already made a contribution for Girona a The Leaguewith a debut assist in the emphatic 4-0 win over Osasuna.
