"I am a player who has always dedicated everything to winning; I’m ready for this next challenge."
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Netherlands international Joshua Zirkzee joined United in the summer of 2024 from Serie A side Bologna, signing a five-year deal that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 2029.
A versatile forward capable of playing as the spearhead of an attacking unit, or in a deeper position or out wide, he began his career as a youth player at ADO Den Haag and then Feyenoord. In 2017, he moved to German giants Bayern Munich, scoring four first-team goals in 17 appearances, before embarking on loan spells in Italy (Parma) and Belgium (Anderlecht). In the latter country, during the 2021/22 season, he carved out something of a breakthrough season, netting 18 goals and earning a permanent move to Bologna. There, Zirkzee really began to flourish. In the 2023/24 season, playing predominantly as a lone striker, he fired home 11 league goals and provided five assists, helping the club qualify for the Champions League/European Cup for the first since the 1960s. Those performances earned him Serie A's Under-23 Player of the Year award, and a belated call-up for the Netherlands' Euro 2024 squad. In the quarter-final victory over Turkey, Zirkzee came on to win his first international cap at senior level. Days after Holland's semi-final elimination to England in Dortmund, Zirkzee completed his move to United. A tall, physical centre-forward, he also possesses a smooth dribbling style that is fairly uncommon for strikers of his size. Together, those attributes have earned him a reputation as one of the most interesting young players in the major European leagues. After joining the club, he told club media: "Having had discussions with the manager and the leaders of the club, I know how exciting the future is going to be here and I cannot wait to play my part in achieving success for Manchester United. "I am a player who has always dedicated everything to winning; I’m ready for this next challenge, to go to another level in my career and win more trophies."
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Netherlands
22 May 2001
14 Jul 2024
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The head coach has explained his first-half substitution of the attacker following the game.
Full 90 | The match replay from Thursday's seven-goal duel between Tottenham and United is available here...
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90 in 20 | The extended highlights of Thursday night's absorbing trip to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium...
Goalscorer Joshua was proud of the character the Reds showed as Tottenham were pushed all the way.
Joshua's overriding feeling is disappointment, as we exit the Carabao Cup despite a spirited second-half showing...
HEROES & INSPIRATIONS | Joshua Zirkzee reveals the athletes and people he admires, from Allen Iverson to Ronaldinho...
Our two-goal hero against Everton has been recognised for his efforts with Bologna in 2023/24.
DOUBLE DUTCH | Many supporters feel this was Joshua Zirkzee's best performance for United so far! Here's why...
The Reds sparkle at Old Trafford to deliver Ruben Amorim's first Premier League win.
