Manchester United announced the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek on Wednesday for a reported fee of 39 million euros plus add-ons.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made the 23-year-old Dutch international his first signing of the summer transfer window in a deal that could rise to 44 million euros ($52 million, £39 million).

Van de Beek, who played an important role in Ajax's run to the Champions League semi-finals in the 2018/19 season, has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford with the option of a further season.

 

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