BREAKING Manchester United sign Joshua Zirkzee as Ineos complete statement first transfer
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United have officially announced the signing of Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee. The 23-year-old has signed a five-year contract, with the option of a further year, having passed a medical in Manchester over the weekend.
Zirkzee flew to Manchester from Germany after the Dutch were knocked out of Euro 2024 on Wednesday, losing 2-1 to England in the semi-finals.
The former Bayern Munich youngster had a €40m release clause in his Bologna contract but United have agreed to pay an extra €2.5m so they can stagger the payments over three years, rather than paying the release clause in one lump sum. READ MORE: £29m asking price, wild card and Malacia mystery - left-back verdict READ MORE: Omar Berrada makes three Man United promises and transfer window vow Zirkzee will now be given some time off after his international commitments this summer and is only expected to link-up with his new teammates in early August.
He said: “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.
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