Introducing Manchester United's First Sign: Donny Van De Beek!

JAKARTA - Manchester United officially has the signature of Dutch player Donny van de Beek. The product of the Ajax Amsterdam football academy is contracted for a duration of five years.

United are reported to have incurred a transfer fee of £ 35 million plus an add-on of £ 4 million.

"I cannot begin to explain how incredible the opportunity is to join a club with this great history," said Van de Beek as quoted by Antara, Thursday, September 3.

Hi everyone, Hope you're well. Just announcing @ Donny_Beek6.Regards, @ManUtd. pic.twitter.com/Exq6b2M5jy

- Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 2, 2020

"I thank everyone at Ajax. I grew up there and I will always have a special bond with that club," he added.

United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer warmly welcomed the Dutchman's arrival.

"Donny has all the technical attributes needed to perform well in this team, and has the personality necessary to be successful at Manchester United," explained Solskjaer.

𝘿𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙮'𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 💬Our new recruit on joining United, his style of play and honoring his teammate and close friend 👕 # MUFC @ Donny_Beek6

- Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 2, 2020

Negotiations were concluded by the two clubs on Sunday. The transfer has now been formalized by the Red Devils after they reached personal agreements with the player, who has also undergone a medical.

Van de Beek was not in the team when Ajax played against Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin at the weekend. He is now United's first signing in the 2020 summer transfer market.

🔴 VAN 🔴⚪️ DE ⚪️⚫️ BEEK ⚫️Welcome to United, @ Donny_Beek6! 👋 # MUFC

- Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 2, 2020

He has spent the last five years in the Ajax shirt, following promotion from the reserve team. He nearly made 200 appearances in all competitions for Ajax, and collected 41 goals and 34 assists.

At MU, Van de Beek will use the jersey number 34. This number was chosen as a tribute to his former teammate at Ajax who had a heart attack while playing, Abdelhak Nouri.