Ruud Gullit has urged Manchester United ahead Joshua Zirkzee to return to Serie A, admitting he believes the Dutch striker made a mistake by leaving Italy final summer time.
, the previous Milan and Sampdoria star stated Zirkzee ought to by no means have left Bologna, the place he was “working arduous and creating effectively,” earlier than sealing his transfer to Outdated Trafford.
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“From my perspective, he ought to have stayed in Italy,” Gullit stated. “He was doing very well at Bologna and I hoped he would go to Milan.”
Ruud Gullit attends the Serie A match between Milan and Napoli.
Gullit: ‘Zirkzee made a mistake becoming a member of Manchester United’
Gullit didn’t maintain again in his criticism of Zirkzee’s switch determination.
“I believe as quickly as he went to Manchester United, it was a unsuitable transfer. For a lot of gamers, becoming a member of Manchester United has been a mistake, and as soon as they go away, they play effectively in every single place else in Europe.”
The Dutch legend additionally provided his compatriot clear recommendation for the January switch window:
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“Return to Italy on mortgage for those who can. Simply play soccer, he’s a superb participant, however proper now it’s powerful at Manchester United.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 20: Joshua Zirkzee appears on throughout a Manchester United coaching session forward of the UEFA Europa League Closing 2025 at Carrington Coaching Floor on Might 20, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Ben Roberts Photograph/Getty Photographs)
, with Roma, Milan and even Como reportedly monitoring his state of affairs forward of the winter market. United, nevertheless, have but to determine whether or not to sanction a mortgage or maintain on to the previous Bologna striker.