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Overmars hoping for 'positive ending' to uncertainty over Real Madrid target Van de Beek

Ajax director of football Marc Overmars has expressed his hope that the club will enjoy a "positive resolution" to the transfer saga that has enveloped their star midfielder Donny van de Beek.

Van de Beek, 22, was one of the revelations of the European season in 2018-19 as, alongside fellow wonderkids Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong, he helped Ajax mark a memorable campaign at home and in continental football.

The Amsterdam side waltzed to Eredivisie glory while their fans were also enthralled by a memorable trip to the Champions League semi-finals, where they were minutes from booking their place in the decider before falling victim to a stirring comeback by Tottenham.