Arsenal signing Jurrien Timber has paid tribute to Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag.
Ten Hag brought through Timber as Ajax coach.
The defender told the Mirror: "Erik ten Hag gave me confidence and made me a much better footballer.
"I decided to stay an extra year at Ajax and develop as a player. Now the time feels right.
"Every year I look at how I have grown as a defender my ultimate goal is to become the best defender in the world. Last year I extended my contract and made agreements with the club about how I could leave.
"I was able to enjoy the best football training imaginable at Ajax and make great strides. If you can give something back in return in the form of a transfer fee of around 40m, this has been the almost perfect picture. Of course, last season was disappointing, but before that I won two league titles and enjoyed wonderful years."