Joshua Zirkzee has completed his move to sign for Manchester United from Serie A side Bologna.
New signing Joshua Zirkzee expressed his excitement at clinching his move to Manchester United after being unveiled on Sunday afternoon.
The Netherlands international explained how talks with Erik ten Hag and the Ineos leadership team helped him make up his mind to keep
Zirkzee is the first summer signing completed by Manchester United, with more expected to swiftly follow.
Bruno Fernandes message to Zirkzee
The first Manchester United player to reach out to congratulate Joshua Zirkzee on his move was club captain Bruno Fernandes.
Fernandes shared an Instagram story reel of Zirkzee wearing the Manchester United shirt, accompanied by a simple one-word message with the word ‘Welcome’.
Zirkzee also received a congratulatory goodbye message from former club Bologna, and shared his own thanks towards the Serie A side.
Netherlands teammate Xavi Simons also reacted to wish Zirkzee well on the move to Manchester United.
Zirkzee won’t play v Rosenborg
Joshua Zirkzee will not be playing for Manchester United v Rosenborg, he is not part of the 25-man squad.
Zirkzee was playing at Euro 2024 just a week ago and is now in his mandated rest period after the tournament.
He explained via club media: “I have to take a short break now after being with the national team, but I’ll be coming back ready to make an impact straight away.”
Zirkzee and Fernandes should return to the Manchester United squad for the pre-season tour of the USA, where we hope to see them link up for the first time.