RASMUS HOJLUND has been given a new Manchester United shirt number for the upcoming season.
The change has also provided a hint at what number new signing Joshua Zirkzee will wear.
Rasmus Hojlund has been handed a new shirt number by Manchester United
The Danish striker will wear the number nine shirt this season
United confirmed on social media that Hojlund will have a new squad number for the upcoming campaign.
The Danish striker was unveiled as the club’s new No9 alongside the words: “Ready to lead the line.”
United also shared a snap of a smiling Hojlund holding up his new shirt with the caption: “Let’s cook.”
Hojlund inherits the famous shirt from Anthony Martial, who left Old Trafford following the expiry of his contract.
Notable players to wear the shirt for United in recent years include Dimitar Berbatov and Andy Cole.
The Red Devils had handed Hojlund the number 11 shirt following his arrival from Atalanta last summer.
He previously wore nine for Austrian side Sturm Graz prior to his move to Italy.
Hojlund has also been included in Erik ten Hag’s 29-man squad for their USA tour.
The 21-year-old scored 16 goals in 43 appearances during his debut season in England, as well as providing two assists.
fresh signee While he waits for his squad number, Zirkzee may immediately take over Hojlund’s number 11.
Earlier this month, the Dutch forward completed his £36.5 million move from Bologna.
During his rookie season with the Serie A team, Zirkzee wore number 11, then changed to number 9.
Additionally, he wore number 32 for Bayern Munich, which has been open since Sam Johnstone’s departure from United in 2018.
