New Manchester United signing Donny van de Beek has revealed Edwin van der Sar encouraged him to make the move to Old Trafford from Ajax, with the former goalkeeper also penning a special open letter to supporters.
Van de Beek became United's first signing of the summer on Wednesday, joining from Ajax in a deal worth £35 million ($46m) plus £4m in add-ons.
Van der Sar is currently the chief executive officer at Ajax, and played a major part in brokering the deal between two of his former clubs.
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Speaking to Manchester United's official website, Van de Beek recalled watching his countryman star for United in the past and revealed Van der Sar only had good things to say about the club.