Van Nistelrooy Returns as Assistant Coach
Manchester United has officially announced that club legend Ruud van Nistelrooy is returning to join the coaching staff as an assistant coach. Alongside him, former Go Ahead Eagles head coach Kees van Wonderen has also joined the team, both signing contracts until 2026. Van Nistelrooy, who previously managed PSV Eindhoven’s youth and senior teams, achieved a record of 33 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses, leading them to win the KNVB Cup and the Johan Cruyff Shield. Since leaving PSV in the 2022-23 season, Van Nistelrooy has not taken up any other managerial roles.
Van de Beek Joins Girona
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek, 27, has officially joined Girona on a contract running until 2028. According to Romano, Van de Beek’s fixed transfer fee is €500,000, with additional performance-based bonuses. Last season, Van de Beek made only two appearances for Manchester United, totaling 21 minutes. He spent the latter half of the season on loan at Eintracht Frankfurt, making eight appearances and accumulating 357 minutes. Currently valued at €5 million, Van de Beek's peak value was €55 million at age 22.
Manchester United Signs Zirkzee
Renowned journalist Romano announced with his signature "Here we go" that Manchester United has signed Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee for a transfer fee slightly over €40 million, to be paid in three installments. TA journalist Ornstein followed up, confirming the transfer fee as €42.5 million, also to be paid over three years, with the player set to undergo a medical on Friday. Zirkzee, a 23-year-old Dutch forward standing at 1.93 meters tall, played 37 matches for Bologna last season, scoring 12 goals and providing 7 assists. His current market value is €50 million.
Yamal's Popularity Soars During Euro Cup
According to French media outlet Le Parisien, Yamal gained over 2.4 million new followers during the Euro Cup, surpassing stars like Mbappe and Ronaldo. In the recent Euro Cup semi-final, Yamal, at 16 years and 362 days, scored a stunning goal, becoming the youngest scorer in Euro Cup history. His remarkable performance has skyrocketed his popularity, increasing his followers from around 8.9 million to over 11.4 million.
Coman May Leave Bayern Munich
Reports from French media indicate that Kingsley Coman, who only played 15 minutes in the Euro Cup, might be among the players leaving Bayern Munich in the coming weeks. Having served Bayern for nine years, Coman's contract runs until June 2027, but it seems unlikely he will break Franck Ribéry's record of being the longest-serving French player at Bayern from 2007 to 2019. Bayern is open to letting Coman go if a club offers between €50 million and €60 million.
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