Zirkzee ended up playing twice for Everton in a competition called the Generali CEE Cup in Prague but a deal wasn’t struck and he ended up moving to Bayern Munich’s youth academy later that year.
Reflecting on his time with the Blues a couple of years later, Zirkzee told Dutch football journalist Arthur Renard: “Everton was a serious option for me, because Ronald Koeman was the manager of the first team and I didn’t have many strikers in front of me at that time. “Romelu Lukaku left for Manchester United that summer and Everton gave me a feeling there was a good chance to come through there.
“When I was there, they offered me a contract straightaway.”
“I’ve matured. The frustration then has driven me to where I am now.”
Cunha has also spoken highly of Ancelotti. “Knowing that the manager trusts me to play in multiple positions is so important,” he said.
“It gives me the responsibility to be decisive and to always work hard, no matter where he places me. You need to deliver and prove that you’re ready.”




