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Donny van de Beek’s future up in the air as German giants make shock decision on Man Utd star
The Dutchman's game time has been limited in recent weeks
DONNY VAN DE BEEK is set to return to Manchester United this summer with Eintracht Frankfurt unlikely to make his loan permanent.
The Dutchman, 26, joined the Bundesliga side on loan in January having hardly featured for the Red Devils this term.
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Van de Beek viewed the loan switch as a chance to revive his career away from Old Trafford.
Things have not gone to plan, however, with the midfielder having only managed six appearances for his loan side, failing to register a goal or assist.
He has lost his starting place in recent weeks, with Eintracht disappointed in his output.
According to German outlet , the Bundesliga side do not want to active their £8.5million option to buy Van de Beek.
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The former Ajax ace will have a year remaining on his United contract come the summer.
Van de Beek was managed by Erik ten Hag during his successful stint in Amsterdam.
But Ten Hag's arrival in Manchester failed to kickstart Van de Beek's United career.
He made just two brief substitute appearances for the Red Devils during the first half of this season, prior to moving on loan.
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Van de Beek joined Man Utd in a £39m deal in 2020.
He has played 62 times for the Red Devils, scoring two goals and laying on a pair of assists.
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The playmaker spent the second half of the 2021-22 season on loan at Everton.
He played seven times for the Toffees, netting once.
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