Manchester United has secured the services of Joshua Zirkzee

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.