December 12th 2024.
After a less than stellar start to his career with Manchester United, Joshua Zirkzee has been the subject of rumors linking him with a possible return to Italy this winter. However, according to Italian football agent Vincenzo Morabito, these rumors are false as United has no intention of selling the 23-year-old forward. Zirkzee joined the Red Devils in the summer from Bologna but has so far struggled to live up to expectations, with only three goals in 21 appearances.
Even United manager Ruben Amorim has singled out Zirkzee for criticism after their 1-1 draw with Ipswich, leading to speculation that the club may look to move on from the Dutchman in the upcoming transfer window. Serie A giants Juventus have been linked with a strong interest in signing Zirkzee, with head coach Thiago Motta eager to reunite with the striker after previously working with him at Bologna. There have also been reports of interest from Napoli, led by Antonio Conte.
However, Morabito, a high-profile agent and intermediary in Italian football, believes that Zirkzee is still adapting to the Premier League and will not be leaving United anytime soon. He stated that players at this level rarely move during the season and that Zirkzee's difficulties in adapting to the tactical systems of the league are normal. He also mentioned that United has no plans to sell or loan out the young forward, as it would require further investment to replace him in the squad.
Zirkzee's current contract with United runs until 2029 and despite starting the last two games on the bench, he is expected to feature in their upcoming match against Viktoria Plzen. After scoring a brace against Everton, Zirkzee thanked his teammates for their support during his goal drought and expressed his confidence in the team's ability to win matches.
When asked about the possibility of joining Napoli in January, Zirkzee responded by saying that he is solely focused on his current team and is not thinking about any potential move. He also mentioned that he is still adapting to the Premier League and is determined to prove himself at United. With the support of his teammates and the confidence of his manager, Zirkzee is ready to continue working hard and contributing to the success of the team.
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