Man United complete permanent transfer of Hojlund to Napoli

Manchester United have confirmed the permanent transfer of striker Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli, concluding the Danish international's three-year spell at Old Trafford. The move, officially announced by both clubs on Wednesday, was triggered by a contractual clause following Napoli's qualification for next season's UEFA Champions League.

The 23-year-old forward spent the 2025-26 campaign on loan at the Serie A club, scoring 16 goals and providing eight assists in 44 appearances across all competitions. His contributions helped Napoli finish second in Serie A and win the Supercoppa Italiana. The permanent transfer involves a fee of 44 million euros, following an initial loan fee of 6 million euros paid last summer, bringing the total deal value to 50 million euros.

Hojlund originally joined Manchester United from Atalanta in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee that could have risen to 72 million pounds. During his time with the Premier League club, he scored 26 goals in 95 total appearances and was part of the squad that won the FA Cup in 2024. His departure marks the end of a stint that did not meet the initial expectations set upon his arrival, when former football director John...