Donny van de Beek says he is making an attempt to take pleasure in enjoying soccer as soon as once more after ending a tough four-year spell at Manchester United this summer season.

The 27-year-old moved to Outdated Trafford in 2020 in a bundle deal price £40m after a nice spell at Dutch giants Ajax propelled him into the limelight.

However after scuffling with damage and kind, Van de Beek was loaned out to Everton and Eintracht Frankfurt, enjoying simply 35 occasions for United within the Premier League throughout 4 seasons.

Not even Erik ten Hag’s arrival as United supervisor might flip issues round, although Van de Beek’s breakthrough at Ajax got here beneath Ten Hag’s watch.

After months of hypothesis, Van de Beek lastly sealed a cut-price exit from United this summer season, becoming a member of shock Champions League qualifiers Girona in a deal price simply €500,000 initially.

Talking to ESPN Netherlands, the central midfielder admits he is merely making an attempt to take pleasure in soccer once more, but he would not have a nasty phrase to say about his time in England.

“I attempt to take pleasure in myself once more and I try this. It (Girona) is a fantastic membership with good soccer, and I believe I may also help with that and I’m working onerous on that,” Van de Beek stated.

“It’s clear that nothing has come of it for both get together (Manchester United). That’s prior to now, however not a single dangerous phrase about that membership. In fact I didn’t play lots, however I did study lots. With good gamers round me and good individuals throughout the membership. I’ll take these issues with me into the longer term.”

Van de Beek has already made a contribution for Girona in La Liga, bagging a debut help within the convincing 4-0 win over Osasuna.

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