Manchester United Sign Joshua Zirkzee in €42.5m deal
Manchester United has kicked off their summer transfer window with a bang, securing Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee in a €42.5m deal from Serie A outfit Bologna.
The Netherlands international, fresh from representing his country at the Euros, has inked a lucrative five-year contract at Old Trafford, with an option for an additional season.
Zirkzee, formerly of Bayern Munich fame and a standout performer for Bologna last season, clinching Serie A’s under-23 player of the season accolade, arrives bolstered by a stellar campaign that saw him lead Bologna’s charge to Champions League qualification.
In his statement following the move, Zirkzee expressed eagerness to contribute to Manchester United’s quest for trophies, highlighting his dedication to winning.
“I am ready for this next challenge, to elevate my career and add to my trophy cabinet,” he remarked, emphasizing the privilege of joining a club as iconic as United.
The signing addresses a crucial need for United, who struggled with goal-scoring last season, netting only 58 times en route to an eighth-place finish in the Premier League.
Sporting director Dan Ashworth praised Zirkzee’s potential, noting his readiness to make an immediate impact under manager Erik ten Hag’s guidance.
As United’s first major acquisition under the Ineos era, the move underscores their ambition to reclaim their place atop English and European football.
Fans can anticipate Zirkzee’s blend of youth, talent, and hunger to propel United’s attack in the upcoming campaign.
See More:
- Man Utd in pole position to sign £25m Fenerbahce menace full back Ferdi Kadioglu
- Man Utd reach an agreement of €50m with Lille to sign Leny Yoro
