Dutch midfielder Donny Van de Beek has made the decision to join Eintracht Frankfurt during the upcoming winter transfer window. The talented player will be going on loan to the Bundesliga side with an option to buy for €11 million, along with an additional €4 million in variables at the end of the season.
Van de Beek, who has had limited playing time at Manchester United, has chosen to seek more opportunities on the field, attracting interest from various clubs for a loan deal in the latter part of the season. One of those clubs was Girona, who came close to reaching an agreement with the player. However, Van de Beek ultimately decided not to head to Montilivi, with the same concerns leading him to reject a potential offer from Barcelona. The Dutch midfielder apprehensively declined these offers due to the fear of limited playing time, longing to secure a regular role after spending years on the sidelines at Manchester United.
Reports from SER indicate that Van de Beek didn't consider Girona as a viable option for securing playing time due to the high level of competition he would face in Michel's midfield.
In their pursuit to strengthen the midfield following the unsuccessful chase for Van de Beek, Girona continues their search for a player to bolster their central area. The name that stands out the most is Nico González.
Nico, who has a contract until 2028, is looking for a way out after a disappointing first half of the season, where he has seen irregular playing time. In the entire month of December, he only played 27 minutes in a cup match. He hasn't been called up for league or Champions League matches in this last month of the year. This clearly suggests that his future lies away from Porto.
Michel has made his intentions clear, and Nico shares the same desire. If the clubs can come to an agreement, Girona may strengthen their squad with Nico, who perfectly fits the profile required to reinforce Montilivi's midfield. Under Michel's guidance, they aim to reignite the talent in the player who was once highly sought after across Europe.