The below image of Donny playing pool at home, on a bright red table emblazoned with the club crest, appeared on his Instagram Stories soon after his summer transfer and immediately caused a buzz in the fanbase.
With the current coronavirus pandemic still keeping crowds away from Old Trafford, van de Beek is still to properly meet the fans, four months after his signing from Ajax was announced.
The Reds midfielder is bound to be lamenting that fact, given he always valued a close relationship with the supporters at his previous club.
Van de Beek was adored at Ajax and had a special connection with the fans, as was evidenced by the impromptu celebration that happened in September outside the Amsterdam ArenA, his home stadium for many years.