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Manchester United have reportedly taken a big step of their bid to finish the signing of Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.
Zirkzee seems to be United’s primary alternative to return in and reinforce the quantity 9 place. Along with having high quality depth up entrance, United are additionally wanting to safe competitors for younger Rasmus Hojlund.
Zirkzee has risen in stature and prominence over the past 12 months after taking part in a vital function in Bologna’s extraordinarily profitable 2023/24 marketing campaign.
The Netherlands worldwide registered a formidable 11 targets 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 just lately confirmed as a lot when he revealed that Zirkzee is all however assured to depart Renato Dall’Ara Stadium within the coming weeks.
A subsequent report lined by The Peoples Individual relayed that the talisman is ready to hitch United, who’ve struck an settlement along with his consultant over agent charges and commissions. It was acknowledged that Zirkzee held direct conversations with Ten Hag and was satisfied concerning the membership’s formidable venture and the place he matches in.
Calciomercato have now offered key particulars concerning the contract United have provided Zirkzee.
The Italian publication reveals, “The Purple Devils have provided the Dutch centre-forward a contract price €6 million per season till 2029.”
“Moreover, Erik ten Hag, coach of the English group, has been authorised to contact agent Kia Joorabchian straight.”
“In all of this, Milan stays at a standstill: the settlement with the participant exists, however the ultimate decisive step to unblock and conclude the deal is lacking, specifically 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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