Kevin De Bruyne has spoken highly of Rasmus Hojlund, suggesting he possesses the attributes to reach the highest level of the game.
De Bruyne, who joined Napoli after a decade with Manchester City, is now teammates with Hojlund and Scott McTominay.
De Bruyne’s Assessment of Hojlund
De Bruyne shared his assessment of the Danish international, stating: “He can become a top player, he has great qualities. He had a difficult time at United, but now he’s doing very well here.
“He’s still young. He has a lot of time ahead of him.”
De Bruyne’s comments, relayed by UtdDistrict, highlight the potential he sees in Hojlund.
Napoli Expected to Sign Hojlund Permanently
Manchester United are unlikely to see Hojlund return, with Napoli expected to trigger his £38 million buy option at the end of the season.
Despite Hojlund’s departure, club chiefs are reportedly satisfied with their decision to bring in Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko has scored seven goals in his last 10 Premier League appearances.
Hojlund’s Impact in Italy
Hojlund has made a notable impact since arriving in Italy, contributing 14 goals and four assists in 37 appearances across all competitions.
He has already secured silverware, winning the Supercoppa Italiana with Napoli after a 2-0 victory over Bologna.
- Hojlund has 14 goals and 4 assists in 37 appearances.
- Napoli won the Supercoppa Italiana.
- Napoli are third in the league table.
Napoli currently sit third in the league table as they prepare to face AC Milan, aiming to close the gap on leaders Inter Milan.