Netherlands great, Marco van Basten has faulted Manchester United’s signing of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
The 23-year-old has been reduced to limited game time since leaving Ajax on a five-year contract worth around £35m in the summer.
Displeased with his countryman’s lack of game time, Basten said Van de Beek should have joined a club where he can play more regularly.
The Dutch international has made only four substitute appearances in the Premier League and was not used in the 0-0 draw against Chelsea on Saturday.
“Donny shouldn’t have gone to United. When you’re a good player you want to play every week,” Van Basten told Dutch TV channel Ziggo Sport.
“It’s really bad for a player like Donny to play six or seven games this year. That’s shocking for your rhythm.
“I know he’s earning loads more than he used to. But as a top player, you have to be critical and look at the chances of playing when you sign for a new club. Donny should have waited for better prospects and signed for another club.”
Former United defender Patrice Evra said after the Chelsea game that United did not need Van de Beek.
“That’s the truth,” the Frenchman told Sky Sports. “Nothing against the kid, but why have we bought him? He’s watching from the stand every game.”
Evra’s former teammate Gary Neville added that he was baffled by Van de Beek’s lack of matches.
“He must be thinking, ‘what am I doing here?’,” Neville said.[Euro Sports]
