Oranje boss Ronald Koeman has lost Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners, as well as midfielder Marten de Roon, in the build-up to the tournament in Germany.

Koeman criticised former club Barcelona for its handling of the injured De Jong before Koopmeiners' absence was also confirmed this week in another blow for the Oranje.

Ajax forward Brian Brobbey is another said to be struggling for fitness, forcing the Dutch to act swiftly with reinforcements.

Zirkzee's inclusion was confirmed on Thursday as Netherlands added the striker to its international camp ahead of its tournament opener against Poland on Monday.

The 23 year-old does not have a single senior cap under his belt for the Netherlands, but did score seven goals in 19 caps for the Under-21 side.

Zirkzee found the net 12 times in 37 appearances for Bologna in the 2023-2024 campaign as the Serie A side qualified for next season's Champions League.

That form has reportedly drawn interest from Erik ten Hag's Man Utd, Juventus – which appointed Thiago Motta as its new manager on Thursday – and Milan.

Ian Maatsen, who reached the Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund this year, is the other man brought in for Netherlands to fill the void left by De Jong and Koopmeiners.

Netherlands also faces Austria and France in Group D at Euro 2024, where Germany opens the tournament against Scotland on Saturday.