Donny van de Beek and his seemingly endless downfall.

Donny van de Beek continues to hit rock bottom in his career.

Some players decline due to age. Others lose their form because of injuries. But Van de Beek is like a case of football leaving him behind at a time when he should have been entering the prime of his career.

In the early hours of May 24th, Girona drew 1-1 with Elche and were officially relegated from La Liga. This was not only a shock for the team that played in the Champions League last season, but also another sad chapter in Van de Beek's journey.

The Dutch midfielder made almost no impact this season. He only played in two games before an Achilles tendon injury ruined everything. When he returned in the final two rounds, Van de Beek was also benched as he watched Girona slide down to the Segunda Division.

That image evokes more feelings of regret than disappointment. Because not long ago, Van de Beek was a representative of the modern football that all of Europe was pursuing. He moved intelligently, played simply but effectively, and was especially dangerous in his runs into the penalty area.

Van de Beek's 2018/19 season with Ajax captivated all of Europe. He was part of a young team that defeated Real Madrid and Juventus to reach the Champions League semi-finals. At the time, many believed the Dutch midfielder had the potential to become the next big star of European football.

Donny van de Beek previously played for Manchester United.

But the move to Manchester United in 2020 changed everything. Van de Beek never truly belonged at Old Trafford. He didn't fit into MU's style of play, wasn't given enough trust, and gradually became more of a name on paper than on the pitch.

The saddest thing is that Van de Beek isn't the type of player who creates a fuss. He doesn't react strongly, doesn't cause controversy, and doesn't become the focus of media attention. The midfielder simply fades into obscurity season after season.

Girona was once seen as the place to revive his career. A team that played technical, control-oriented, and highly organized football seemed perfectly suited to Van de Beek's style. But then Girona collapsed before he could even begin his resurgence.

That's what makes this story so serious. Not only did Van de Beek fail, but even the team that put their faith in him plummeted from the Champions League down to the Segunda Division after just one year.

At 29, Van de Beek isn't too old to start over. But top-level football doesn't wait for anyone for too long. And right now, the biggest feeling surrounding Donny van de Beek is no longer expectation. It's regret.

Source: https://znews.vn/donny-van-de-beek-va-cu-roi-chua-thay-diem-dung-post1653833.html