Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna is Manchester United first significant summer transfer addition, 9am News Nigeria reports. The team announced his arrival on 14th July 2024.
In an Ogasabi News report he stated that the bologna and United had negotiated a deal of €42.5 million (£36 million/$46 million) for Transfer fee of joshua Zirkzee the 23-year-old to join the Old Trafford team.
Also, 9am news nigeria revealed the Red Devils were able to quickly get the Dutch forward when his initial agreement to join AC Milan fell through. He’s joined fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag in Manchester and has inked a five-year deal with the option to add a season.
According to 9am news nigeria,Ogasabi noted that Zirkzee is United’s first significant signing following the acquisition of a minority stake in the team by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his INEOS firm.
“Having had discussions with the manager and the leaders of the club I know how exciting the future is going to be here and I cannot wait to play my part in achieving success for Manchester United”
“I am a player who has always dedicated everything to winning; I’m ready for this next challenge, to go to another level in my career and win more trophies. It is a privilege to join such an iconic club. I have to take a short break now after being with the national team, but I’ll be coming back ready to make an impact straight away.”
Zirkzee Stated
Zirkzee will report to his new teammates as United gets ready for the upcoming season. Ten Hag’s team wants to improve on their eighth-place result in the English Premier League last season, which was their lowest finish in the history of the league, Ogasabi reported for 9am News Nigeria .