New Delhi: Joshua Zirkzee has completed his transfer from Bologna to Manchester United. The 23-year-old, as reported by The Athletic on Tuesday, has agreed to a five-year contract. There will be a one-year option included in that deal. Rather of bringing Zirkzee’s contract to an end, United will provide its Italian counterparts a total of €42.5 million, which they will dole out over three years to Bologna. It would have required an instant full payment in order to trigger the provision.
Ready to make his mark 🔥
Joshua Zirkzee: welcome to Manchester United ❤️#MUFC
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) July 14, 2024
Joshua Zirkzee- “I’m ready for this next challenge, to go to another level in my career and win more trophies!” He further showed his appreciation and he claimed that Being able to join a club of such high stature and such rich history is a privilege. After Anthony Martial’s contract ended this summer, United made it a priority to sign a forward, making Rasmus Hojlund the only recognized central striker in Erik ten Hag’s side. The team believes that Zirkzee’s skill set complements Hojlund’s, expanding their choices for attack.
Here’s an analysis on how Zirkzee might fit into the United system.
BOLOGNA, ITALY – JANUARY 05: Joshua Zirkzee of Bologna FC runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Milan Badelj of Genoa CFC during the Serie A TIM match between Bologna FC and Genoa CFC at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on January 05, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Following his successful loan stints at Parma and Anderlecht, where he scored eighteen goals in the 2021–2022 season, he was permanently transferred to Bologna. With 11 goals and five assists, the Dutchman concluded the 2023–24 season as Bologna’s top scorer. He was instrumental in the team’s first Champions League group stage berth since 1963–64.
Joshua Zirkzee joins Manchester United on a permanent deal after a stellar Serie a season with Bologna. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
