Manchester United Signs Joshua Zirkzee for €42.5M

Manchester United has signed Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna for €42.5 million on a five-year contract, with an option for an additional year. Zirkzee, who was Bologna's top scorer last season and represented the Netherlands in Euro 2024, is United's first signing of the summer. The club opted to pay above his €40 million release clause to spread the payment over three years. Sporting Director Dan Ashworth emphasized that securing a forward was a key summer aim. Zirkzee expressed his excitement about joining the club, stating his readiness to contribute to Manchester United's success. Meanwhile, Donny van de Beek has left United for Girona for £500,000, ending his challenging time at Old Trafford.