Man Utd to SIGN Joshua Zirkzee in £34m transfer with Netherlands star to undergo medical tomorrow
JOSHUA ZIRKZEE is on his way to Manchester United in a £34million deal.
The Dutch striker is set to have a medical tomorrow ahead of agreeing a five year contract.
The 6ft 4” Dutch international made his debut for Holland during the Euros in their 2-1 quarter-final win over Turkey.
And in Wednesday night’s semi-final he came on just before Ollie Watkins fired in the 90th minute winner for England.
Three Lions and Red Devils midfielder Kobbie Mainoo seemed to be giving him an early welcome to his new club as they spoke after the final whistle.
The 23-year-old will put that disappointment of that defeat behind him with his move from Bologna.
He helped them to fifth in Serie A last season and into the Champions League with 11 goals in 34 Serie A games.
He will be working now under one of the United’s greatest ever goalscorers after the club officially confirmed the return of Ruud van Nistelrooy to Old Trafford as part of Erik ten Hag’s new coaching team.
Van Nistelrooy joins former Go Ahead Eagles coach Rene Hake as his assistants with Mitchell van der Gaag and Benni McCarthy out.
Van Nistelrooy is sure to get a hero’s reception from the United faithful having scored 150 goals in 219 games between 2001 and 2006 winning the Premier League and an FA Cup.
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He also has a League Cup Winners medal from 2005-06 although he did not play in the final.
The pair have signed two year contracts to 2026 when Ten Hag’s current deal runs out.
Ten Hag said: “I am delighted that Rene and Ruud have agreed to join our project, adding a wealth of experience, knowledge and new energy to the staff.
“Now is a good time to refresh the coaching team as we look to build on the achievements of the past two years and push to the next level.”
Former England coach Steve McClaren has held on to his job and while Darren Fletcher is no longer Technical Director with the arrival of Jason Wilcox he has also been retained.
United’s Sporting Director Dan Ashworth said: “Together with Erik, we are working to strengthen all areas of our men’s first team operations, and refreshing the coaching staff is an important part of that.
“It’s a particular pleasure to welcome Ruud back to the club where he enjoyed so much success as a player, and I know that he and Rene will help reinforce the winning mentality and high standards we are aiming for.”
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