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Manchester United have introduced the signing of Dutch striker, Joshua Zirkzee.
The 23 12 months outdated was signed from Bologna for a price of €42.3 million.
This was just a little over his buy-out clause however can be unfold over three years.
Zirkzee flew in to Manchester to finish his medical right this moment, lower than 48 hours after the Netherlands have been eradicated from Euro 24.
He has signed a 5 12 months cope with the choice of an additional 12 months.
It’s anticipated that the previous Bayern Munich man will take the quantity 9 shirt, vacated by Anthony Martial.
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Zirkzee instructed manutd.com “Having had discussions with the supervisor and the leaders of the membership I understand how thrilling the longer term goes to be right here and I can not wait to play my half in attaining success for Manchester United.
“I’m a participant who has at all times devoted every thing to successful; I’m prepared for this subsequent problem, to go to a different stage in my profession and win extra trophies.
“It’s a privilege to hitch such an iconic membership. I’ve to take a brief break now after being with the nationwide crew, however I’ll be coming again able to make an impression immediately.”
The occasion additionally offered new sporting director, Dan Ashworth, to make his first announcement, saying: “Securing a ahead to boost our already robust group of attacking gamers was a key goal for this summer season. We’re delighted that we’ve managed to signal a participant of Joshua’s calibre this early within the switch window.
“Joshua is an impressive expertise who is able to make an impression for Manchester United. His capability and want to develop right into a world-class participant implies that he can be a terrific addition to the squad that we’re constructing for the thrilling season forward and past.
“Having already achieved a major quantity in his profession, we’ll present Joshua with the right platform to succeed in the subsequent stage below the steering and assist of Erik ten Hag and the teaching employees. We sit up for seeing Joshua thrive at Outdated Trafford over the approaching years.”
Zirkzee will now go on vacation, having taken half in Euro 24. He’ll in all probability be part of up with the facet for some a part of the USA tour.
The €42.3 million was fairly a coup for United, who regarded to have misplaced out to AC Milan after they agreed private phrases with the participant.
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