Van de Beek rules out move to Real Madrid in January

Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek wants to see out the 2019-20 season in Amsterdam while being linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Published : Oct 03, 2019 10:05 IST

Ajax star Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring against Valencia in the Champions League.
Ajax star Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring against Valencia in the Champions League.
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Ajax star Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring against Valencia in the Champions League.

Donny van de Beek plans to see out the season with Ajax as the Dutch star ruled out a January switch to Real Madrid.

Van de Beek confirmed during the transfer window that Madrid contacted Ajax over a possible deal, but a move to the LaLiga giant did not materialise.

The 22-year-old continues to be linked with Madrid as he stars for Eredivisie holders Ajax, however, the Netherlands international wants to see out 2019-20 in Amsterdam.

"I don't want to leave during the winter break," Van de Beek told Voetbal International .

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"I play here all season, I finish at Ajax this year. That gives me clarity and tranquillity. I will see what happens next. 

"Maybe someday in my career it will happen that I switch club during the winter break, but now I don't like it."

Van de Beek scored as Ajax accounted for Valencia 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

He has netted three goals in all competitions this term, while supplying four assists in Eredivisie.

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