OLE: VAN DE BEEK IS IDEAL FIT FOR UNITED

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek in a £34million deal that could rise to £38.5m. He has signed a five-year contract with the option of a further season. ‘I cannot begin to explain how incredible an opportunity it is to join a club with such an amazing history,’ said Van de Beek (right), 23. ‘I am now ready to take the next step in my career and perform at the highest level and there is no higher standard than Manchester United. ‘Everyone has told me how amazing the Old Trafford atmosphere is and I am looking forward to experiencing that, once it is safe for the fans to return.’ He will head to

Manchester after Holland’s upcoming Nations League double-header with Poland and Italy. United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: ‘Donny has all of the technical attributes needed to perform in this team and has the personality required to succeed at Manchester United. His ability to see space, time his movements and read the game will really complement the qualities that we have in midfield.’