""The shock of Ajax's golden generation has fallen"→"Only "700 million transfer fee"" release procedure..."Failure to overcome the disastrous downward trend

Jul 07, 2024

''The shock of Ajax's golden generation has fallen'→'Only '700 million transfer fee'' release procedure...'Failure to overcome the disastrous downward trend
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''The shock of Ajax's golden generation has fallen'→'Only '700 million transfer fee'' release procedure...'Failure to overcome the disastrous downward trend
AFP Yonhap News
It was once the golden generation of Ajax, which was highly anticipated, but now it is worth only 700 million won in transfer fees.

Spain's Lelebo reported on the 7th (Korea time) 'Girona is scheduled to sign Donny Pandervik.

Relevo is set to complete its third acquisition after signing Radislav Krejic and Abel Lewis for the Girona. Manchester United midfielder Panderbeek. Van der Beek didn't get as much fame as he expected at Manchester United. He said he would not be able to meet the term of his contract with Manchester United.



He then added that although the situation is not good recently, there is an expectation that it will rebound, and above all, it can be recruited at a reasonable price. The transfer fee will be 500,000 euros (about 700 million won). It's a really cheap amount, he also mentioned Panderbeek's transfer fee.

''The shock of Ajax's golden generation has fallen'→'Only '700 million transfer fee'' release procedure...'Failure to overcome the disastrous downward trend
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Panderbeek was once one of the top prospects to represent Ajax in the Netherlands, along with Frankie Theyong, Julian Timber and Hakim Ziyech. He also led Ajax to the semifinals of the European Champions League in the 2018-2019 season with a tremendous performance when coach Tenhach led Ajax.



During his Ajax days, Panderbeek received great attention from big clubs for his active activity in the midfield, intelligent play using his teammates, and penetration ability. The first team to reach out to Panderbeek was Manchester United. Manchester United strengthened its midfield by recruiting Van der Beek ahead of the 2020-2021 season.

However, it ended Panderbeek's career at Manchester United. I couldn't find the ability that Ajax showed. He struggled with injuries and sluggishness, and in the 2021-2022 season, he sought a rebound opportunity called Everton's loan in the winter transfer market, but it did not change much.



Expectations have resurfaced that Tenhach's appointment to Manchester United last season will change, but it has not worked. Coach Tenhach also did not use Pandervik, who was frequently left due to injury, but started Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, and Scott McTominay more often. In fact, it was nothing short of giving up on Panderbeek.

''The shock of Ajax's golden generation has fallen'→'Only '700 million transfer fee'' release procedure...'Failure to overcome the disastrous downward trend
AFP Yonhap News
Panderbeek, who wanted to play, opted for a loan in the 2023-2024 winter transfer market. Bundesliga Eintracht Frankfurt reached out and got a chance. However, there was no rebound in Frankfurt. Frankfurt, which had a complete transfer option of 13 million euros (about 20 billion won), did not execute it and returned Pandervik as it was. In the end, Panderbeek is expected to leave the team for a very cheap transfer fee, with Manchester United deciding to sell.

It is a highly anticipated recruit, but Van der Beek's potential did not eventually burst at Manchester United. It doesn't seem easy to expect him to be able to revive in Girona.



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