Rasmus Hojlund is set to join Napoli on a permanent deal from Manchester United. This follows Napoli’s securing of Champions League qualification with a victory over Pisa.
As part of the agreement, Napoli are now obliged to make Hojlund’s move permanent for a fee of £38m.
Hojlund’s Performance Seals the Deal
The Denmark striker assisted Scott McTominay for the opening goal after 21 minutes at the Stadio Romeo Anconetani. Amir Rrahmani then doubled the lead six minutes later. Hojlund added a third in stoppage time, taking his Serie A tally to 11 goals this season.
The final score was Pisa 0, Napoli 3.
The win guarantees second-placed Napoli a top-four finish in Serie A. They are five points clear of Como in fifth place with one match remaining.
Hojlund’s Farewell to Manchester United
Hojlund wrote on Instagram: “This goal felt symbolic because it means two things. We now secured Champions League with Napoli, which means because of my contract I’m now officially a Napoli player and I’m saying goodbye to Manchester United.”
He added, “That feels weird, because for the past year I already feel like a Napoli player. The way you fans supported me, made me feel like home and let me find my confidence again is something I’m so grateful for. To say goodbye to Manchester United is something that kinda feels emotional too.”
“My childhood dream came true by playing at Old Trafford in a red jersey. So the goal today symbolizes a new confident start, in which I will give everything for the time ahead to Napoli, and a thank you to all the fans, players and staff of Manchester United who made the dream I had as a kid come true.”
Looking Ahead
Hojlund stated: “It’s time for new dreams, so let’s chase them.”
- Hojlund has scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 43 appearances across all competitions since returning to Italy.
- He previously played for Atalanta before joining United for an initial £64m in 2023.
- Hojlund is Napoli’s top scorer in Serie A this season.
Napoli will secure second place if they beat Udinese on the final day of the season.