‘It’s rare’… MUTV pundit blown away by new Man Utd signing, can’t wait to see more of him

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Manchester United new boy Joshua Zirkzee made an instant impression on his debut for the club.

Joshua Zirkzee became the second player signed by Erik ten Hag to score on his debut, netting the winner against Fulham.

Zirkzee ghosted into the box and volleyed in Alejandro Garnacho’s cross, perfect timing in the 87th minute, with the game goalless.

United won the game 1-0, with Zirkzee’s performance praised – he was also named man of the match by supporters.

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Zirkzee praised on MUTV

Joshua Zirkzee was initially named as a substitute against Fulham and was brought on after an hour with Manchester United chasing a goal.

He was the one who delivered the winner, making a positive first impression at Old Trafford, with many watching him play live for the first time.

Former United prospect Danny Webber told MUTV’s Matchday Review he was impressed by how versatile Zirkzee is.

Webber said: “It’s rare that you see somebody of that stature, 6 foot 2, 6″3, have such soft feet, as I call it, when you are nice with the ball and not just relying on your physicality.

“You saw the deft touch on his finish, he’s got quality, good quality.”

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Webber wants to see more from Zirkzee

Webber added he is excited to see how Zirkzee develops at United and where he will end up fitting in.

He explained: “It will be interesting to see where he plays, you don’t see him as a out and out number nine week in and week out where he’s running in behind.

“You almost see him playing a hybrid role between a nine and a 10 where he is dropping deep and making runs, finding spaces, pretty much the way he got his goal.

“The more of a rhythm he gets into, the fitter he gets, the more comfortable he feels in a United shirt. and I hope to see a lot from him.”

The opening goal will help Joshua Zirkzee settle in at Manchester United quickly. Now, Zirkzee has a chance to be named as a starter in the next Premier League fixture against Brighton.