Only the official remains. Manchester United finally found an alternative to Marcial, Dutch national university-Bologna striker Zirkjay agreed to a five-year contract

Jul 11, 2024

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The announcement of 'Official' is likely to be made in the next few days.

Manchester United finally have a new attacking option. He has reached an agreement with Joshua Zirkjay (23), a tall striker for the Dutch national team who is active in Bologna. If you go through a medical test, you will be virtually confirmed to join Manchester United.

British media Give Me Sports agreed to a five-year contract with Manchester United on the 11th (Korea time). Medical tests will be completed at Old Trafford within a few days,' it said. It can be said that he has found the best option to fill the vacancy of Antony Martial, who will leave Manchester United for the first time in nine years.

Zirkjay made 34 league appearances for Bologna last season, scoring 12 goals and seven assists, establishing a solid position as the team's leading striker. Thanks to this performance, many teams received attention in the summer transfer market.

In particular, Zirkjay participated in Euro 2024 as a member of the Dutch national team and played a major role in leading the team to the semifinals.

Zirkjay, a tall striker of 1m93, is said to have excellent dribbling and playmaking skills despite his tall height. Of course, it also has excellent bone production capabilities. He showed his full-fledged skills in Bologna last season. In Euro 2024, he also played his role under coach Ronald Koeman.

Manchester United have been consistently interested in Zirkjay. In particular, as soon as the Netherlands lost 1-2 to England in the semifinals on the 11th, they rushed to recruit Zirkjay as soon as they wrapped up the journey of the Euro 2024 tournament. According to talk sports reports, Manchester United have already reached a personal terms agreement with Zirkjay. It agreed to a four-year contract by 2029.

Manchester United also agreed to pay a £34 million buyout to Bologna to bring in Zirkjay. In the next few days, medical tests will be completed and official entry will be announced.

United are absolutely short of frontline striker resources. Marsial has left the team, and Mason Greenwood is also on the verge of going to Marsay. Attacking resources have become significantly scarce. Therefore, recruiting strikers in the summer transfer market has been a top priority.

Now, if Zirkjay finishes his medical test normally and wears a Manchester United uniform, he is expected to compete as the team's main striker with Rasmus Hailun, who joined the team last summer. Both of them have strong multi-position digestibility, so they deserve to change Manchester United's team color aggressively overall.

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