Zirkzee’s incredible journey: from Disney World to debuting for the Netherlands… and signing for United
EIt’s difficult that Joshua Zirkzee had a better weekend in your 23 years of life. The forward of the Bologna He debuted on Saturday with the senior team of Netherlands in the quarterfinal match of the Euro Cup ante Türkiyeachieved qualification for the semifinals, and on Sunday he practically closed his incorporation to the Manchester United for the next season. A few dream hours for the young striker, who will star in one of the transfers most expensive and sought-after of the summer in the Premier: 40 million euros Manchester United will pay his current club to put him under the orders of Erik ten Hag.
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“It’s special to debut in an important tournament. It’s a childhood dream. “I am super grateful to be here and to be part of this beautiful group.”Zirkzee said after the match against Turkey, his first match with the ‘Oranje’ senior shirt. An achievement that was not ‘destined’ to achieve this summer, because He was left out of Koeman’s first pre-list. But the numerous injuries in the Dutch ranks gave him a second chance and on Saturday he had a reward.
It is special to debut in an important tournament. It’s a childhood dream.
He parked his Disney World vacation and stood in concentration. “I immediately knew what my role was, thinking about being a starter was not realistic. My job is to be ready when the time comes. “Take advantage of the moments that arise and train very well”he said after the quarterfinal match.
I immediately knew what my role was, thinking about being a starter was not realistic
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When his signing for Manchester United is completed, Zirkzee will be placed under the command of a compatriot, Ten Hagand surely, he will have another Dutchman as a partner. De Ligt, Bayern Munich midfielderalso sounds like he will play soon at Old Trafford.
