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Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Bologna star Joshua Zirczy on agent fees.
In recent days, Zirkzee has emerged as a key target for United’s striker position as the club seeks to secure the services of a reliable talisman who could compete with Rasmus Hojlund for a starting role. Zirkzee would also add quality as a replacement for Anthony Martial, who is set to officially leave Old Trafford later this month.
For several weeks, AC Milan were seen as firm favorites to sign Zirki, with the Serie A club even receiving the player’s blessing to sign him. However, Milan’s contract for the Netherlands international was halted due to issues with his agent’s commission.
Zirkzee’s representative, Kia Joorabchian, demanded a hefty sum of 15 million euros. The Rossoneri have made it clear they will not come up with such figures. Joorabchian even reduced his asking price, but even then Milan refused to pay.
This effectively opened the door for United to attack Zirkzee. A recent report by The Peoples Person claims that Joorabchian is prepared to give the Red Devils a huge discount on his commission in a bid to divert his client to Old Trafford. Joorabchian is said to want just £8 million from Erik Ten Hag’s side.
Journalist Nick Semeraro has provided an update on the situation and revealed that an agreement has now been reached between United and Joorabchian over his agent’s fee.
“Manchester United has reached an agreement in principle with Kia Joorabchian on commission payments,” Semeraro wrote on
“Bologna is aware of the Red Devils’ willingness to pay the clause (as expected yesterday). “Now it depends on the will of the players currently participating in the European Football Championship.”
“Despite this, Milan have not changed their position and remain confident in the player’s will.”
🚨Except.
🤝🔴#MUFC An agreement in principle has been reached with Kia Joorabchian regarding the payment of commissions.
Bologna are aware of the Red Devils’ willingness to pay the clause (as expected yesterday).
🇳🇱Now, depending on the will of the currently participating players… https://t.co/eR5a3ocxrz
— Nick Semeraro (@SemeraroNick) June 21, 2024
Semeraro’s information was corroborated by Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth, who relayed that the only thing left to do is for Zirkzee to give United the green light.
“Manchester United expect to meet the €40m release clause in Bologna forward Joshua Zirczy’s contract. If so, it’s up to the player to decide whether they want to talk or not. There is still great interest from other clubs.”
Manchester United expect to meet the €40m release clause in Bologna forward Joshua Zirczy’s contract. If so, it’s up to the player to decide whether they want to talk or not. There is still strong interest from other clubs. #MUFC
— Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) June 21, 2024
Zirkzee is currently a member of the Netherlands national team competing at Euro 2024.
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