That equaliser in a 1-1 draw left Ajax on course for the group stage and the midfielder wore a serious look as he reflected on the outcome. Manchester United sign Donny van de Beek from Ajax for initial £34.7m Read moreVan de Beek’s internal struggles had not been apparent. Van de Beek showed strength, stamina and the ability not only to score but also prevent goals. But that friend, Abdelhak “Appie” Nouri, had suffered heart failure leading to irreparable brain damage three weeks earlier during a friendly in Austria. Van de Beek will wear the No 34 shirt, though typically only after calling the Nouri family for their approval.

Source: The Guardian September 04, 2020 09:22 UTC