Manchester United Sign Dutch Striker Joshua Zirkzee From Bologna

Manchester United signed Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in a deal worth a reported 36.5 million pound (46.3 million dollar) on Sunday. Zirkzee agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League club that includes the option of a further 12 months. United reportedly opted to pay slightly more than Zirkzee's 33.6 million pound release clause in order to spread the fee over a three-year period to help with Profit and Sustainability Rules. The 23-year-old rose to prominence in Serie A last season as he helped Bologna unexpectedly qualify for the Champions League.

He scored 12 goals in 37 appearances for Bologna last term and was also part of the Netherlands squad that reached the Euro 2024 semi-finals before losing to England.

United's Dutch boss Erik ten Hag spoke to Zirkzee to convince his compatriot to make the move to Old Trafford.