Donny van de Beek admits Frank Lampard had 'a lot of influence’ in Everton deal
Speaking for the first time since his move from Man Utd, Donny van de Beek also revealed he is looking forward to showcasing his qualities in England - something he didn’t get to do at Old Trafford.
The 24-year-old has barely featured for the Red Devils since his £40million move from Ajax in the summer of 2020.
The Dutchman told Everton TV: "I think it is a great club… there are really good players here and I came because I want to help them go up the table.
Van de Beek admitted that Frank Lampard - who was announced as the new Everton manager on the same day - played a big part in making the deal happen.
Van de Beek hasn't featured in Manchester United's starting line-up in a league match this season, and has only accumulated 69 minutes of Premier League action.
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He said: "I want to show my qualities, my strengths, to the people in England - but especially the fans from Everton.