After a torrid debut campaign, you would not blame Donny van de Beek for wanting to start afresh.
The Dutchman's £40million arrival from Ajax last summer left Manchester United fans salivating over the prospect of Van de Beek - one of Europe's most coveted talents - linking up with talisman Bruno Fernandes.
However, just 15 starts from 61 games paints a dismal picture for the 24-year-old, with fans more accustomed to seeing the midfielder cutting a dejected figure on the bench, rather than playing on the Old Trafford turf.
Donny van de Beek endured a nightmare debut campaign at Manchester United last term
In an age where footballers are expected to hit the ground running, Van de Beek can take solace in the fact that a handful of Premier League newbies have struggled to get going in England, with the likes of Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Thiago all encountering difficulties after big-money moves.