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The first official signature of the Manchester United summer transfer window is about to arrive in the form of a teenager from Ajax.
And although it is not Matthijs De Ligt, the central defender of many supporters of United claim the sign of the club, it is a promising young Dutch star named Dillon Hoogewerf.
The 16-year-old striker is preparing to join United after deciding to reject the proposal to sign a professional contract with Ajax, confirming the news on his own Instagram page by posting a video that goes up from Ajax's shirt. at United. .
But who is he? Here's Hoogewerf's profile …
Key information
Dillon Hoogewerf was born on February 27, 2003.
C & # 39; is a 16-year-old striker who can play either on the flank or in the center.
It is only 1.65 meters tall (about 5 feet 4 inches).
Professionnal career
Hoogewerf has made a name playing for youth teams from Ajax and the Netherlands, where he has proved prolific in terms of goals and attendance. .
He played 18 times in under-17 Eredivisie last season, scoring 10 points and six badists, which earned him a spot in the under-19 team of Ajax, led by John, the former defender of Everton (and Ajax). Heitinga.
Hoogewerf played five league and league games last season with the Under-19s and also participated in the UEFA Youth League.
Internationally, he played for the Netherlands U15 and U16.
What people said about him
Bram van der Ploeg, youth specialist at Ajax, paid tribute to Hoogewerf when he was called to be part of the team of the UEFA Youth League. in the middle of the season, in November.
"Hoogewerf is a very versatile and sophisticated two-legged player," he said.
"He is a little smaller, but he is very strong physically.He is a dribbler.In the under-17s, he is flanked, but in the system of Erik Ten Haag (coach of the first team of Ajax), he can play in any of the three positions behind the attacker.
"Hoogewerf is a fast-paced modern player, recently suspended for a red card and must remain calm in the head.
"Among players under 16, he is one of the most promising players."
"We wish Dillon a lot of success," said Said Ouaali, Youth Development Manager, Ajax. "We know we have done everything to keep it. In the end, the choice came back to him and he opted for an adventure abroad. "
Where will he go to United
It would be foolish to suggest that Hoogewerf be a first-team player, since he has not yet played a minute of senior football in his career.
But as he represents Ajax under 19, barely 16, he is clearly a high potential player and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could encourage US Academy Director Nicky Butt to find a place for Hoogewerf among the under-23s next season. It's sure to be a regular choice in the under-18s of Neil Ryan.
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