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Former Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag confirmed curiosity in Amourricho van Axel Dongen however suggested the proficient ahead to remain put at Ajax.
Ten Hag’s switch technique as United supervisor largely revolved round focusing on both Dutch gamers or these with connections to Dutch soccer.
Throughout his time on the helm at Outdated Trafford, the ex-Ajax man signed 5 gamers, together with Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, who performed below him in Amsterdam.
Nonetheless, when he had the chance to lure Van Axel Dongen to Manchester, he determined towards making a convincing transfer.
The Ajax academy product, lauded for his immense potential, made his senior debut below Ten Hag in 2021. Nonetheless, his fast ft and explosive type of play quickly began to draw curiosity from elsewhere.
In 2023, he got here very near leaving Ajax on a free switch however ultimately ended up signing a brand new cope with the Eredivisie giants.
Shining gentle on the provides he acquired to depart Ajax as a free agent, the 20-year-old instructed Ziggo Sport (by way of Sport Witness): “That was the supervisor (Ten Hag) who had introduced me to the primary staff. In fact he heard concerning the scenario. He known as me.”
The Ajax ahead added: “He instructed me truthfully, and I recognize that from him, I labored with you, however I counsel you to remain at Ajax. That’s the place you’ll be able to develop your self greatest. He mentioned: in case you depart, I would like you to come back to me. That’s what he mentioned. These had been his personal phrases.”
Ten Hag satisfied the membership’s hierarchy to spend north of €90million on Antony however he confirmed little dedication to signal Van Axel Dongen on a free switch.
To be truthful to the ex-United boss, his determination, this time, wasn’t unsuitable and the Ajax expertise has to this point did not dwell as much as the expectations he generated together with his exploits on the youth stage.
Additional, he has additionally struggled with accidents and hasn’t featured for Ajax’s senior facet to this point this marketing campaign.
United, in the meantime, are available in the market for a brand new attacker to strengthen Ten Hag’s successor, Ruben Amorim’s facet forward of his first full marketing campaign accountable for the Pink Devils.
Just lately, The Peoples Individual relayed a report claiming the Mancunians are serious about signing Juventus wonderkid Kenan Yildiz.
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