Joshua Zirkzee reveals why he immediately wanted to join Manchester United after interest emerged this summer transfer

Joshua Zirkzee reveals why he immediately wanted to join Manchester United after interest emerged this summer transfer

Manchester United signed Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Serie A club Bologna during the summer transfer window.

Manchester United paid a fee of around €42.5 million to sign Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee, and the player has revealed that his mind was made up once the interest from Manchester United was formalised.

The 23-year-old striker has revealed to NOS that he immediately agreed to join Manchester United after a conversation with manager Erik ten Hag.

“If I’m honest, I was immediately convinced after the conversations. The process has started in Germany. In the end it was an easy choice. Why? It is Manchester United after all.

“The conversations I’ve had… If a club is so convincing and wants you, it’s not difficult. I also had good conversations with Erik. He wanted me there and I wanted to play for him. That is a good combination.”

The opportunity to play for Manchester United can be quite hard to turn down, and it is no surprise that Joshua Zirkzee was excited about completing the move. The Dutchman has proven himself in Italy, and he will look to make his mark in the Premier League now. The striker has already scored his first goal for the club in the Premier League, and it remains to be seen whether he can improve on his recent performances and score goals consistently.

Zirkzee should prove to be a quality addition
Joshua Zirkzee is more than just a goalscorer, and and he will add creativity and control to the Manchester United attack as well. The 23-year-old is likely to improve further coaching and experience. He has all the attributes to develop into a top class player for the Red Devils.

Manchester United need to bring in attacking reinforcements during the summer transfer window, and they have done well to improve their squad. It remains to be seen whether they can push for me to trophies this season. They will be desperate to get back into the UEFA Champions League this season.