Donny van de Beek has hailed the influence Manchester United's former Dutch players had on him as the midfielder gears up for his possible debut.
The Netherlands international completed a €39m (£34.6m) move - plus another €5m (£4.4m) in add-ons - to United earlier this month and has signed a contract until June 2025.
He is set to become the latest in a long line of Dutch stars to grace the pitch at Old Trafford, with the likes of Robin van Persie, Edwin van de Sar and Ruud van Nistlerooy enjoying great success with the club - something that did not go unnoticed for a young Van de Beek.
"I watched United a lot [when I was younger], because a lot of Dutch players have played here and this was nice to watch if you're a young kid and you see the Dutch players there," Van de Beek told Inside United magazine.
"Daley (Blind), Edwin, Robin van Persie… you see them. They won a lot of titles and United always played nice football, which was always good to see."
With United's season delayed as a result of their 2019/20 Europa League campaign only finishing on August 13, Van de Beek enjoyed his first run-out in last weekend's pre-season friendly at Aston Villa, and could feature against Crystal Palace in United's Premier League opener at Old Trafford on Saturday.
"It's always good to play with these kinds of players, you can learn from everybody," he added. "Everybody has their own qualities and you have to pick things up from them. I'm really happy I can play with them. That is what I want and I hope together we can make a really nice future for the club.
"There are a lot of young players in the group, around my age, and I think this is a really big opportunity for me to help the team."
babisaldeki
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Sancho isn’t the same quality as James or Lingard or Pereira all three combined scored less than one third of his goals and assists Sancho hopefully James has a breakthrough and fights it out with Sancho but don’t rely only lingard or pereira
Thanks for offering your view.
babisaldeki
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I think Perriera has a future at United. His decision making is poor but has talent
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muaklprty
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😍🤗
Vivek1017
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What will make me happier than new signings is Lingard and Pereira returning to form and then Rashford, Mata, Lingard and Dan James becoming excellent wingers for MUFC. We might not even need Sancho after all.
I think Perriera has a future at United. His decision making is poor but has talent
mekdemnptz
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wow good team
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Love ❤️
Kene1000
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What will make me happier than new signings is Lingard and Pereira returning to form and then Rashford, Mata, Lingard and Dan James becoming excellent wingers for MUFC. We might not even need Sancho after all.
Sancho isn’t the same quality as James or Lingard or Pereira all three combined scored less than one third of his goals and assists Sancho hopefully James has a breakthrough and fights it out with Sancho but don’t rely only lingard or pereira
fohmnrs
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#for ever United
Fiydimopu
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wow good team
lilusko
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We have to be attack minded against smaller team nd hve pace infront and at the back,wth Bailly pace bhind Maguire and Dalot attacking insticts and crossing ability will be fine.Shaw can do what Shaw does
DonaManU
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Bruno taking penalty
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That's when Azilipueta trying to pee 😂😁😂😂😂
DonaManU
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patapata
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one day!
pimbclortu
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u don't know what ure into boy.. those days are gone
does that concern you?
Lien_Meizap
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2 van betw the post bro. Raimond van der gouw. Backup keeper but as able as romero.
Thanks for the correction...totally missed him out
yuhaeipr
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ok
babisaldeki
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Nope. Only watched the highlights but they looked really good. Hope the lads start the season well. Enjoy the football season. 👍
Thanks a bunch dude. You too.
sunimsuy
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u don't know what ure into boy.. those days are gone
Ciokmosy
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never feal shy to support a player with quality .chelsea fans do you here me ?
ARMEYMACS
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Let face first match with this guys please we can even gat draw please manager
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Wait
ManUnitedRed
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Bruno taking penalty
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that's pulisic when he's bench warming 😂😂😂
ManUnitedRed
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tell your team to go for him then
lol bro [Crylaugh][Crylaugh] exactly
ManUnitedRed
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I preferred Milinkovic Savic to VDB, as he can replace Matic.
me too, Savic is better then Matic tho
ManUnitedRed
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he can shine with Fernandes, and Pogba, for sure
skippoo
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tell your team to go for him then
lol I love this reply
Kkrexuke
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Thanks bro for sharing your perspective. 🤟🏿. Did you watch the match? I only saw the highlights on YouTube. 😭
Nope. Only watched the highlights but they looked really good. Hope the lads start the season well. Enjoy the football season. 👍
ChristianReis
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I dont really support overhaul of the squad...
babisaldeki
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You might not be disappointed. James and lingard were actually decent in the friendly game against villa. But most important, key players like martial and fernandes were very on form in the internationals. Nice to Nice great form at the start of season since most of them did not have much preseason training.
The below message is for you.
babisaldeki
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What will make me happier than new signings is Lingard and Pereira returning to form and then Rashford, Mata, Lingard and Dan James becoming excellent wingers for MUFC. We might not even need Sancho after all.
Thanks bro for sharing your perspective. 🤟🏿. Did you watch the match? I only saw the highlights on YouTube. 😭
tewenopr
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May I Join Manchester United
Tebaemopy
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buy players
Mustang37
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I preferred Milinkovic Savic to VDB, as he can replace Matic.
tell your team to go for him then
Pete22
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Good luck lad, you will be a great hit at United just like the Dutch before you 🔥🔥
AravLionel
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I preferred Milinkovic Savic to VDB, as he can replace Matic.
Kkrexuke
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What will make me happier than new signings is Lingard and Pereira returning to form and then Rashford, Mata, Lingard and Dan James becoming excellent wingers for MUFC. We might not even need Sancho after all.
You might not be disappointed. James and lingard were actually decent in the friendly game against villa. But most important, key players like martial and fernandes were very on form in the internationals. Nice to Nice great form at the start of season since most of them did not have much preseason training.
pop007
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Van de Beek looks like the son of ole. Or is it just me [Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Kkrexuke
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We had one VAN at the Goalpost (Van Der Sar) We had two VAN at the Front ( Van Persie, Van Nistelrpoy) now came VAN in the Middle ,(Van De Beek) United have good history with VAN...You will succeed just the same as our Legend...#GGMU
2 van betw the post bro. Raimond van der gouw. Backup keeper but as able as romero.
Fepaklotu
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Let face first match with this guys please we can even gat draw please manager
Kkrexuke
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Bruno taking penalty
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His skills won't diminish even if you try hard to troll him or utd fans, we fans know he is good at penalties but also good with direct FK, long range shots, creative passes and crossing. Just chill and watch football. Man utd vs Chelsea ain't far away.
giddyboi
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Is like United transfer window has closed
sapabcdloy
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Bruno taking penalty
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bruno is the best of taking penalty then chelsea player..he also can bet the kepper chelsea
Amar_Cr7
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all the Dutch players we had so far have lived up to expectations. we hope that Van Der Beek will do same.. can't wait to see him play🤗🤗🤗
yeah most of them but you forgot depay.
BaByPanDa16
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Bruno taking penalty
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haha jorginho too broo😂😂
AmoGmanchester
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We had one VAN at the Goalpost (Van Der Sar) We had two VAN at the Front ( Van Persie, Van Nistelrpoy) now came VAN in the Middle ,(Van De Beek) United have good history with VAN...You will succeed just the same as our Legend...#GGMU
That's powerful
AmoGmanchester
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Can't Stop Laughing
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City are still way way behind us.... Utd on top
reubenite01
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all the Dutch players we had so far have lived up to expectations. we hope that Van Der Beek will do same.. can't wait to see him play🤗🤗🤗
Dikavit
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If Vanbeek can make half of the impact of Bruno then we will achieve great things this season
larryboss
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Bruno taking penalty
Duoabckloy
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We wants signings not these fucking things Manutd now behaiving like a minnows not as the one of the richest fuck them fuck the biard
babisaldeki
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We had one VAN at the Goalpost (Van Der Sar) We had two VAN at the Front ( Van Persie, Van Nistelrpoy) now came VAN in the Middle ,(Van De Beek) United have good history with VAN...You will succeed just the same as our Legend...#GGMU
Now we need a VAN in defence and we'll be complete
Francis_Travis
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Can't Stop Laughing