Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has wished Donny van de Beek well as his compatriot closes in on a £40million move to Liverpool's rivals Manchester United.
Standard Sport understands that talks progressed significantly between United and Ajax this weekend, with Van de Beek set to sign a five-year contract.
Van de Beek is currently on international duty with the Dutch squad, and was allowed to join up with the squad after undergoing a medical in the Netherlands on Monday.
The 23-year-old midfielder's father, Andre, has described the deal as a "dream come true" for Donny, and Liverpool star Van Dijk believes Van de Beek is making a good choice in moving to the Premier League - even if it is to Liverpool's north-west rivals.
"[The transfer] looks like it's going to happen indeed," Van Dijlk told reporters on Monday.
"From my heart, I wish him the best. It's wonderful for him, it's a nice step for him to move to a great club as a Dutch player.
"Also the same for Nathan Ake, who moves to Manchester City. I'm glad for both of them."
Van de Beek's father had previously said: "Our local village is very proud.
"It’s the perfect moment for him to make this step to such a beautiful club, but Ajax will always remain in our heart.
"A lot of clubs were interested, but Donny took this decision himself."
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The transfer has also gotten the seal of approval from former Ajax and Tottenham star Rafael van der Vaart, who told NOS: "Donny deserves this transfer so much.
"He has played excellent for Ajax. And Manchester United really need this kind of player in their team.
"This transfer is fantastic for us [Dutch] too. We are all going to follow him now. This move is so deserved."
