Donny van de Beek, the Dutch midfielder, is currently enjoying regular football with Girona after a challenging stint at Manchester United. The player moved to the La Liga club from the Red Devils for a mere £500,000. This transfer followed an arduous spell at Old Trafford where he was initially signed from Ajax for £35 million ($46m).
During his time in Manchester, Van de Beek made only 62 appearances and scored two goals over four years before being transferred to Girona. His performance has significantly improved since joining the La Liga side.
Pere Guardiola's remarks
Pere Guardiola, brother of renowned coach Pep Guardiola and president of Girona FC board, has recently taken a jab at Manchester United while praising Van de Beek’s performance. Under his leadership, Girona enjoyed considerable success last season by finishing third in La Liga behind only Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Pere Guardiola, president of Girona FC board, said:
"We have a coach and we play in a way that not everyone fits but some people can fit. That means that Daley Blind, for example, is a perfect player for us and we are a perfect platform for him. Van de Beek is a bit like this. He went to United and was unlucky, losing momentum with different coaches and different players and got injured. He was in teams that were struggling to play attacking football and he needs that type of football. Now we are in a position that our football fits him very well, the Spanish league fits him very well, knowing that he needed time. He had two, three years without really playing and every day now you can see he is improving."
This achievement marked a milestone for the club as they secured Champions League football for the first time ever. According to Guardiola, Van de Beek is an excellent fit for his club but didn't miss out on taking a dig at Manchester United during his remarks.
What lies ahead for Donny van De Beek?
Van de Beek represents one among several big-money signings who have struggled to make their mark at Manchester United in recent years. Now rebuilding his career in Spain with Girona FC seems like an opportunity that could turn things around for him.
Donny van de Beek's journey from Manchester United to Girona FC is a testament to the unpredictable nature of football. His recent success in La Liga underlines the importance of finding the right fit for a player's style and skills. As he continues to rebuild his career in Spain, sports fans and betting enthusiasts alike will be keenly watching his performance against Premier League teams in the Champions League.
