Summary
Rasmus Hojlund is set to move permanently to Napoli from Manchester United. The transfer is expected to go through because of an agreement involving Champions League qualification. Napoli's sporting director mentioned that the move is mostly complete, barring any changes.
Key Facts
- Rasmus Hojlund is 22 years old and originally signed by Manchester United for £72 million from Atalanta in 2023.
- Hojlund is currently on loan to Napoli and has scored nine goals for them.
- There is a clause requiring Napoli to qualify for the Champions League for the transfer to be completed for £38 million.
- Napoli is currently third in Serie A, putting them in a position to qualify for the Champions League.
- Hojlund won the Italian Super Cup with Napoli earlier this month.
- The player wanted to stay at Manchester United, but competition from new signings affected his position there.
- Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna has stated that acquiring Hojlund permanently is almost certain.
- Hojlund has expressed that he sees himself as a Napoli player.
