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'I hope that he stays with Ajax' - Ten Hag optimistic that Real Madrid target van de Beek will remain

Real Madrid target Donny van de Beek could stay at Ajax despite interest from Zinedine Zidane's team, according to the Eredivise champions' coach Erik ten Hag.

The 22-year-old midfielder has already confirmed Madrid are in talks with Ajax over his transfer as the La Liga giants struggle to sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United.

However, it seems the Netherlands international Van de Beek will remain in Amsterdam - with a current update from Ten Hag suggesting a transfer wasn't close.

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"[Van de Beek] only dedicates himself to playing," Ten Hag said ahead of Tuesday's second leg against PAOK, with the third-round Champions League qualifier locked at 2-2.