- Van de Beek has played just 62 times for United since transferring from Ajax in 2020
- He will spend the rest of the season in Germany with Eintracht Frankfurt
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Donny van de Beek has been loaned out to Eintracht Frankfurt for the rest of the season, Manchester United have confirmed.
The Bundesliga club pays United a rental fee and covers the majority of Van de Beek's wages. The deal includes an option to buy in the summer for £9.5 million plus £2.6 million in add-ons.
It was widely accepted that the 26-year-old Dutchman should be loaned out to play for the first team after playing little this season.
He played just 21 minutes off the bench in two games against Crystal Palace in September in the Premier League and the Carabao Cup.
Van de Beek, who has struggled to impress since joining United from Ajax for £40m in 2020, was loaned out to Everton two years ago. He is under contract at Old Trafford until mid-2025.
Donny van de Beek gets the opportunity to revive his career on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt
The £40million Dutch midfielder has struggled to make much of an impact at Man United
Van de Beek has seen few opportunities at United under Erik ten Hag
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A statement from United read: 'Donny van de Beek has signed for Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Manchester United.
The 26-year-old Dutch midfielder will be linked to the Bundesliga for the rest of the 2023/2024 season. The deal comes on the first day of the 2024 winter transfer window, which remains open until February 1.
'Van de Beek will push for more playing time in Germany after making two appearances for United so far this season.
'Eintracht Frankfurt are currently sixth in the Bundesliga and face a UEFA Conference League play-off against Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise in February.
'In total, Van de Beek has made 62 appearances and scored two goals for United since joining from Ajax in 2020, and also made seven appearances for Everton during a loan spell in 2022.
Van de Beek photographed during United training last month while his loan deal was being negotiated
'Van de Beek helped Ajax reach the semi-finals of the Champions League in 2019 and played nineteen times for the Netherlands, scoring three times.
'Everyone at Manchester United wishes Donny all the best in Frankfurt for the rest of the season!'