Salihamidzic's Deal Apparently Netted FC Bayern Millions
FC Bayern has apparently got a reason to celebrate: Football professional Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly on the verge of a transfer from FC Bologna to Manchester United. This is good news, it could bring millions. The reason for this is a clever move by former sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.
Millions in revenue for a player who hasn't played for the team for a long time? FC Bayern can look forward to a significant financial boost, as former forward Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly about to bring millions to the Munich club. According to Sky and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bologna and Manchester United have reportedly reached a fundamental agreement. Romano tweeted "Here we go". For FC Bayern, this is good news, as former sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic seems to have negotiated cleverly.
Salihamidzic was criticized for many signings and transfer decisions during his time at FC Bayern. However, it seems that in the sale of Joshua Zirkzee to FC Bologna, the functionary who left in the summer of 2023 made the right moves. According to rumors, he not only secured a buyback option for FC Bayern but also a lucrative sales participation for the case that the Dutchman leaves Bologna for a top club.
According to "Bild", the sales participation amounts to a full 50%. Since Manchester United, according to Romano, pays a bit more than the buyout clause of the striker, which is at 40 million euros, around 20 million euros could end up at FC Bayern.
Zirkzee is reportedly set to sign a contract with Manchester United until 2029, with an option for an additional year with the English record champions. A mandatory medical check is imminent, followed by the signing. All parties are expected to agree. The 23-year-old made his debut for the Dutch national team at the European Championship and received playing time in the quarterfinals against Turkey and the semifinals against England.
Manchester United's potential acquisition of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna could generate significant interest in the soccer world, given the rumors of a lucrative sales participation for FC Bayern Munich. This transfer and potential revenue boost for FC Bayern follows the reported departure of Zirkzee from Bologna, a move that former sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic seems to have negotiated cleverly.
