Ajax’s coach confirms Donny van de Beek leaving for Real
It was reported in the media on Friday that the Los Blancos are closing in on the signature of the 22-year-old and have dropped their interest in Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and the development was confirmed by Ten Hag in the press conference as well.
"He [Van de Beek] was very important for us last season and he started with the same enthusiasm, freshness and a lot of energy this time around as well,” he said. “His departure is a loss, but we knew it could happen. We didn't want to lose him and we did everything we could to keep him at Ajax, but when a club of this caliber enters the picture, it's difficult.”
If the reports are to be believed, Van de Beek will join Real in a deal worth of €60 million.