DONNY VAN DE BEEK issued a touching farewell message to Manchester United fans after his departure from the club.
Van de Beek, 27, is set to move to Spain for Girona after four hapless years at Old Trafford.
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United and the Spanish outfit reached a deal that will cost a fixed fee of €500,000 (£423,000), plus several add-ons that could take the total price up to €15m (£13m).
The playmaker has signed a contract until 2028 but also penned an emotional statement for the supporters of his now previous club.
The Netherlands international thanked the club and fans for all of their support.
The ex-Ajax star also stated that Manchester will “always have a special place” in his heart as that is where both of his children were born.
Van de Beek posted on Instagram: “Dear Manchester United family.
“Today is a memorable day as my adventure at the club comes to an end. I want to thank you all for your support throughout the years.
“From the moment we arrived at Manchester United, we felt extremely welcome and we are grateful for that.
“Thank you to everyone at the club for making us feel at home. A special thanks to all the fans that made these years unforgettable.
“Besides the football, the birth of our two children here ensures that Manchester will always have a special place in our hearts.
“Good luck to everybody, we’ll meet again.”
Van de Beek joined United in 2020 following a £40m deal with Ajax but never lived up to the hype.
The Dutchman also failed to revive his career during two loan stints at Everton and Eintracht Frankfurt.
The attacking midfielder only managed a total of two goals and two assists in 62 appearances.
