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Manchester United have reportedly taken a major step of their bid to finish the signing of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
Zirkzee seems to be United’s primary selection to return in and reinforce the quantity 9 place. Along with having high quality depth up entrance, United are additionally desirous to safe competitors for younger Rasmus Hojlund.
Zirkzee has risen in stature and prominence during the last 12 months after enjoying an important function in Bologna’s extraordinarily profitable 2023/24 marketing campaign.
The Netherlands worldwide registered a formidable 11 objectives and 4 assists as Bologna completed fifth in Serie A to ensure themselves a spot within the Champions League after a 50-year absence from the continental competitors.
The 23-year-old has been strongly linked to United for weeks now plainly it’s solely a matter of time till a deal for him will get over the road.
Bologna sporting director Giovanni Sartori lately confirmed as a lot when he revealed that Zirkzee is all however assured to go away Renato Dall’Ara Stadium within the coming weeks.
A subsequent report lined by The Peoples Individual relayed that the talisman is ready to affix United, who’ve struck an settlement together with his consultant over agent charges and commissions. It was said that Zirkzee held direct conversations with Ten Hag and was satisfied in regards to the membership’s bold undertaking and the place he matches in.
Calciomercato have now offered key particulars in regards to the contract United have provided Zirkzee.
The Italian publication reveals, “The Crimson Devils have provided the Dutch centre-forward a contract value €6 million per season till 2029.”
“Moreover, Erik ten Hag, coach of the English staff, has been authorised to contact agent Kia Joorabchian immediately.”
“In all of this, Milan stays at a standstill: the settlement with the participant exists, however the closing decisive step to unblock and conclude the deal is lacking, particularly the difficulty of commissions (with Zirkzee’s agent asking for a determine of €15 million) to be resolved.”
It’s believed that Zirkzee at the moment earns round €1.15m per marketing campaign at Bologna. This interprets to about €22,115 per week with out bonuses. His phrases with the Rossoblu expire in 2026.
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