Manchester United has secured the services of Joshua Zirkzee

Ankit Kunwar July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 Manchester United Transfers Live

Manchester United has confirmed the first signing of the summer transfer window with the arrival of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for a fee of €42.5m. The Dutch striker has signed a five-year contract with the Red Devils with the option of an additional year.

The 23-year-old forward scored 12 goals and made seven assists as Bologna qualified for the Champions League last season. He was honoured with Serie A’s U-23 Player of the Season after a sensational year with Bologna.

🔴🇳🇱 Man United director Ashworth: “One of the main objectives this summer was to find a striker who would strengthen our already very successful attacking sector”.

“We are delighted to have managed to sign a player of the caliber of Zirkzee so early in the transfer window”. pic.twitter.com/HPpTd1amQo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 14, 2024

New sporting director Dan Ashworth who was recently appointed in the role reacted to the Zirkzee transfer.

“Securing a forward to enhance our already strong group of attacking players was a key aim for this summer. We are delighted that we’ve managed to sign a player of Joshua’s calibre this early in the transfer window,” said Ashworth.

The former Bayern Munich forward will provide support to Rasmus Hojlund in the final third.