Manchester United have completed the transfer of Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee.
Manchester United have completed the first incoming transfer of the summer, with Joshua Zirkzee joining the club from Serie A side Bologna.
A deal to sign Joshua Zirkzee was agreed late was week, with the forward jetting in for his medical on Friday.
Zirkzee has now been officially confirmed as a Manchester United player.
Joshua Zirkzee speaks out
Zirkzee told club media that Erik ten Hag played a key role in convincing him to sign for Manchester United.
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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Zirkzee will not feature against Rosenborg
Joshua Zirkzee will not feature for Manchester United in the pre-season friendly against Rosenborg on Monday.
He explained: “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.”
United have named a 25-man squad to face Rosenborg. The fixture comes too soon for Zirkzee, who featured at Euro 2024 just days ago.
Zirkzee will be available for Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the USA later this month.
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