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Manchester United have formally confirmed Rasmus Hojlund’s transfer to Napoli on the membership’s web site.
A mortgage with an obligation clause
After a protracted negotiation between the 2 sides, an settlement was lastly struck final week for Hojlund – with official affirmation coming simply hours earlier than the summer season switch window slammed shut at 7pm this night.
Napoli pivoted in the direction of the Denmark worldwide as an possibility late within the window after a severe harm to first-choice frontman Romelu Lukaku, with the previous United star dominated out till November.
The 22-year-old striker will be a part of the Italian aspect on a season-long mortgage with an obligation to purchase which is triggered by “sure circumstances.” Napoli pays a £5.2 million charge for the mortgage with the purchase clause value £38m.
It’s activated if the the Partenopei qualify for subsequent season’s Champions League – a possible feat for the reigning Serie A champions.
Ought to Hojlund’s transfer to Naples develop into a everlasting one, his contract on the Diego Armanda Maradona Stadium will include a launch clause value £78m. United have additionally included a 5% sell-on clause.
Official affirmation
United confirmed Hojlund had “joined Napoli on mortgage at some stage in the 2025/26 season, topic to worldwide clearance and registration” in a public launch on the membership’s web site.
The Pink Devils revealed they’d “prefer to want Rasmus good luck for the marketing campaign forward” with the Dane having already landed in Italy to finalise the transfer.
Napoli are prone to be one of many favourites to win Serie A as they appear to defend their title beneath Antonio Conte. The Neapolitan aspect will compete within the Champions League – a contest not on provide at Previous Trafford this season.
Conte can be famed for getting the perfect out of bodily quantity nines, even when their technical base is typically restricted, whereas Naples is a fantastic metropolis which mixes tradition and soccer fanaticism in equal measure.
It’s a nice transfer for Hojlund at this stage of his burgeoning profession after twelve months of stagnation at Previous Trafford. Simply take a look at the dramatic transformation of the final United participant to swap Manchester for Naples.
Buona fortuna Rasmus!
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