Joshua Zirkzee is now at a real turning point in his young career he has to ask himself some tough questions, does he stay and battle for a place at Manchester United or take the route back to Italy, where clubs like Juventus and Inter Milan continue to circle?
Despite a frustrating lack of minutes, just about 74 in the Premier League as of early October 2025 Zirkzee still enjoys the trust of Ruben Amorim. The United boss has praised the Dutchman's work rate and versatility, saying, he wants to keep Josh because he gives everything.
In an earlier report Softfootball explained why Zirkzee must leave Manchester United but Amorim's 3-4-3 setup often needs a creative link-up forward, and Zirkzee fits that "9.5" role quite naturally. When combined with runners like Bryan Mbeumo or Amad Diallo, his technical play helps knit United's attack together. Staying put gives him the platform to grow, prove doubters wrong, and maybe, finally, force his way into Amorim's long-term plans.