Donny van de Beek has spoken about his experience playing for small club Girona, where he moved to play in his first season this season.

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek has revealed that moving to smaller club Girona is a very different experience compared to playing for the likes of Ajax or Manchester United, The Ufabet reported on Friday.
Girona paid just €500,000 to sign Donny from Manchester United last summer, a deal that could rise to €10-15m depending on clauses, as the Dutch midfielder settles into life in northern Catalonia.
‘Here, everyone is very close. They all know each other. It’s quite different to what I’ve seen in the past. It’s nice to see that they try to help and make you feel at home. They have a desire to improve. I think that’s helped me as well.’
‘The football part has to be right all the time, but it’s still a very important element considering the time of my career. I’ve had some tough times in the last few years,’ Donny said.
The 27-year-old midfielder remains positive about what is happening at Girona after a dismal four-year spell at Old Trafford, with loan spells at Everton and Eintracht Frankfurt in between.
‘It was difficult and, as I said, mentally difficult. Now I feel fresher and I start to feel good. You play more games and you realise you are improving physically and when you are around good people and positive people, everything is better. The people in Girona are very motivated, they want to perform and play well with a certain mentality. It is good to be part of that. ‘
Asked to explain why United are struggling and it’s not just him, Donny replied: ‘I think it’s difficult. I’ve been there so I know it’s not easy for the players. They’re still very good players when you look at them all. It’s not easy to see them in this situation. ‘
‘I know they can do it, but it’s not easy for everyone. For the players, I hope they can turn this situation around.’
Asked if the failure was due to pressure, the 27-year-old replied: ‘Not really. I think pressure is everywhere, not only at United, at all the big clubs. When I played for Ajax there was pressure as well. That’s not a problem for the players. But yeah ยูฟ่าเบท, I can’t tell you, I don’t know. It’s strange. Like I said, they can do it, I’m sure. ‘