Soccer-Napoli sign Hojlund from Man United after loan spell

The 23-year-old Hojlund scored 16 goals ‌in 44 appearances across all competitions last season, ‌helping Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana and finish runners-up in Serie A. The forward joined United from Atalanta in 2023 ⁠and ​went on ⁠to score 26 goals in 95 appearances for the Premier ⁠League club.

Napoli ​have signed Denmark striker ​Rasmus Hojlund from ‌Manchester ​United on a permanent deal for a 50 million euros ($58.08 ‌million) fee after a successful loan spell, both clubs announced on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Hojlund scored 16 goals ‌in 44 appearances across all competitions last season, ‌helping Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana and finish runners-up in Serie A.

The forward joined United from Atalanta in 2023 ⁠and ​went on ⁠to score 26 goals in 95 appearances for the Premier ⁠League club. He was also part of the United squad ​that lifted the FA Cup in May 2024, ⁠coming on as a substitute in the final against ⁠Manchester ​City at Wembley.

Hojlund returned to Italy at the start of the 2025-26 campaign on a ⁠season-long loan. "Everyone at the club would like to wish ⁠Rasmus ⁠all the very best for the future," United said in a statement.

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