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Mount reveals hurt at Amorim describing Man Utd team as 'worst'

Mason Mount has admitted that Ruben Amorim’s brutal mid-season assessment of Manchester United as the 'worst in history' deeply hurt him and his teammates. The midfielder reflected on last season’s disastrous campaign, including a Europa League final defeat, and insisted the squad is determined to bounce back this season after a horror 2024/25 campaign.

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Amorim misses out on Ratcliffe's Icelandic fishing trip

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe hosted top club officials on a unique Icelandic fishing retreat. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox joined Ratcliffe for strategic meetings in the wild – but head coach Ruben Amorim was asked to stay behind and prepare the squad for the Red Devils' pre-season friendly against Leeds United.

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'Prima-donnas who don't care' - Man Utd legend slams 'average' players

Manchester United icon David May has offered unwavering support to manager Ruben Amorim as the Portuguese tactician takes bold steps to reshape the club’s culture. The Red Devils boss has taken a no-nonsense approach ahead of the 2025-26 season by barring five superstars, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrrell Malacia, from rejoining the squad for pre-season training.

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Onana forced OUT of Man Utd's pre-season in huge injury blow

Manchester United have been dealt a massive injury blow as Andre Onana has been ruled out of the club's pre-season with a hamstring problem. Early assessment of the player's condition suggests he could miss six to eight weeks of action, which means the goalkeeper is unlikely to return to the pitch before United's opening Premier League fixture against Arsenal on August 17.

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Man Utd eye Real Madrid star with HUGE bid rejected

Manchester United have reportedly had a substantial £78 million ($105m) offer for Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni turned down as new manager Ruben Amorim looks to bolster his midfield following the club’s dismal 2024-25 campaign. After finishing in an unprecedented 15th place in the Premier League last season, the Red Devils are under pressure to revamp their squad and initiate a new era under Amorim.

Frequently asked questions

Joshua Zirkzee plays as a striker for his new club Manchester United, although he can also operate as a No. 10 or as a second striker.

Joshua Zirkzee was born in Schiedam, located on the outskirts of Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.

Joshua Zirkzee wears the No. 11 jersey for Manchester United and aims to emulate one his idols Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who scored 29 goals in 53 games for the club between 2016 and 2018. “I would love it if, in a few years’ time, people said that my game looks a bit like Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The start, with the winning goal against Fulham, was nice," he said, as quoted by The Mirror.

Joshua Zirkzee is 1.93m (6ft 4in) tall, having the prerequisite height for a striker. However, he offers a unique skill-set in that he is technically fluid, an excellent dribbler, and amazing with his link-up play.

Joshua Zirkzee weighs 89kg (196 lbs). Despite his tall frame and his weight, he's a fast centre-forward with great shooting abilities, scoring the winner against Fulham on his Manchester United debut.

Joshua Zirkzee joined local club VV Hekelingen as a five-year-old and then joined Spartaan '20 in 2010. Later, he joined the ADO Den Haag youth ranks in 2013, before joining Dutch giants Feyenoord in 2015.

Joshua Zirkzee does not have any children yet.

Dutch influencer and model Celina Kerr is Joshua Zirkzee's girlfriend. The footballer is yet to get married, though.