Fans say ‘that is mad’ as Man Utd new-boy Joshua Zirkzee reveals he went to SCHOOL with Red Devils team-mate
MANCHESTER UNITED'S new striker Joshua Zirkzee won't have trouble settling into life at Old Trafford.
That's because the Red Devils' newcomer already has a familiar face to help him adjust, explaining that he went to school with one of his new teammates.
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Zirkzee completed a £42million switch from Bologna last week, penning a five-year deal with the Manchester club.
The Netherlands international will join former schoolmate Tyrell Malacia at United.
Zirkzee revealed to Man Utd's official outlets that he went to school with the full-back, way before either of them began their careers in the Premier League.
Malacia, 23, and Zirkzee, 24, won't have been in the same year during their studies but certainly seem to know each other well.
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When asked if he knew any of his new teammates already, Zirkzee said: "I've been to school with Tyrell Malacia, so I've known him for a long time."
Although Zirkzee was coy on revealing any secrets from their school days, simply replying "nice guy", when asked what Malacia was like in class.
Fans have been blown away by the revelation that two of their stars went to school together, taking to social media to react.
One wrote: "That's mad! Imagine playing at the biggest club in the world with your schoolmates!"
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While another added: "That's friendship goals, wow."
A third commented: "That's nuts! Imagine you and your bro from high school both end up playing for the best club in the world."
And a fourth joked: "School reunion at Manchester United, crazy".
Zirkzee is Man Utd's first arrival of the summer, marking the beginning of a new era under the ownership of Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
While the club have today announced their second new addition.
Leny Yoro, 19, has left Lille to sign for United - signing a deal to keep him in Manchester until 2029.
And the young centre-back has even snubbed Real Madrid in favour of the Premier League switch.
Erik ten Hag's new recruits haven't come without a few names heading for the exit door, however.
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It was also announced this evening that Mason Greenwood has permanently left the club to join French giants Marseille.
The Ligue 1 outfit signed the forward on a five-year deal in a move worth up to £30m.
