Ruben Amorim coach made an important decision: Joshua Zirkzee will not be sold in the transfer window this summer.
Man United close to the future Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee docked Old Trafford from Bologna last summer for a fee of £ 33.6 million, but he had not left many imprints in the first season. The 24 -year -old striker only scored 7 goals and contributed 3 assists after 49 matches in all competitions. However, Amorim believed that it was too early to let this striker from the future plan.
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| Man United close to the future Joshua Zirkzee |
This summer, Man United consolidated fairly with popular contracts such as Benjamin Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cuha. In parallel with that, “Red Devils” are also forced to liquidate the names of decline in financial balance.
At the end of May, there was information that both Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund were on the liquid list due to financial pressure. Marcus Rashford broke up with Old Trafford to go to Barcelona on loan, and Antony, Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho almost certainly left before the transfer closed.
Statistics of 42 goals after 36 matches in the Premier League last season showed that the United attack needs a comprehensive reform. In the context of Hojlund facing the risk of being pushed away, Zirkzee suddenly became a retained person to prepare for the 2025/26 season. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Board of Directors and Amorim agreed on this decision many months ago, and Zirkzee has never negotiated with any Italian club.
While Hojlund confirmed that he wanted to stay to compete in his position, he was still named out of the list of competitions in the 0-1 defeat against Arsenal. Many big teams like Napoli and AC Milan are closely watching the 22 -year -old striker, and the possibility of him leaving Old Trafford is huge.
If Hojlund left, it would be a golden opportunity for Zirkzee. The Dutch striker can be given more matches to stand side by side with Sesko and Cuha, thereby proving his true value. However, in order to stay, the former Bologna star was forced to enhance the performance and make the most of all opportunities that Amorim gave.