Donny van de Beek sealed his loan move to Everton on deadline day, giving him a second chance in the Premier League.
You could argue his first chance at Manchester United never really got started. This season he has not even started a league game.
This loan move could be exactly what he needs, and it will revitalise his Netherlands World Cup hopes.
His former Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar wished him ‘better luck’ at his new loan club, while Marcus Rashford was the first Manchester United player to react to his departure.
In the hours which have since passed, more players have followed. Bruno Fernandes has urged him to go and enjoy the new experience.
Van de Beek’s message on Instagram was followed up by responses from teammates past and present.
Brandon Williams, Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Juan Mata and Anthony Martial were among those to wish him well, along with United’s Dutch youngster Bjorn Hardley.
Van de Beek is not eligible to play in Premier League matches against Manchester United.
He also has to wait for his first appearance as he is not eligible to play in Everton’s FA Cup game this weekend.
The midfielder is cup-tied after coming on in United’s third round win over Aston Villa.
He has just 69 minutes of league action this season and desperately needs the Everton move to spark his career.
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