It is not at all a good idea for a frozen Manchester United player to go to Napoli. – The line of players who deliver both before and after a stay at Old Trafford is long. Danish Rasmus Hojlund was a consistent goalscorer for Atalanta in Serie A before his transfer to Manchester United.
A return to Serie A is possible, but then Højlund must first be satisfied as he has several years left on his contract with Manchester United.
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Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is reported to be unwanted and was not in the matchday squad on Sunday, when the team lost to Arsenal in the Premier League opener.
Now things seem to be starting to happen around a transfer – despite earlier reports that the Dane will not be moving. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Hojlund’s advisors are now in talks with Napoli regarding a move. Napoli are also said to have established contact with United.
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Hojlund is said to be open to a move to Napoli, but at the same time has a requirement that it should not just be a simple loan, as he also wants a purchase option in the deal. This is so that there can be more certainty about his future. The requirement is also said to apply to all clubs.
Other interested parties are reported to be Fulham, RB Leipzig and AC Milan.
The Dane is currently on a contract with United until the summer of 2028. The striker joined from Atalanta in 2023 and has since scored 26 goals and provided six assists in 95 appearances.
The journey so far!
- FC Copenhagen (2020-2022): Højlund came through the youth ranks of FCK and made his senior debut in 2020. His big break came in the spring of 2022, where he scored five goals in four games, including a hat-trick against Brøndby IF in a clash known as the ‘derby’.
- SK Sturm Graz (2022): He was sold to the Austrian club in January 2022 for a moderate sum. It was here that he really attracted international attention with his impressive physique, high work capacity and good sense of goal. He scored 12 goals and provided four assists in 21 games, which generated a lot of interest from major leagues.
The Transition to Italy and International Recognition
- Atalanta BC (2022-2023): Italian Atalanta signed him in the summer of 2022. Although he often came in from the bench, he showed exceptional potential and an exceptional ability to find scoring opportunities. He scored 10 goals in 34 games in his debut season in Serie A.
- National team debut and instant success (2022): Højlund made his debut for the Danish national team in September 2022. He became an instant national hero when he scored a hat-trick in his first international match in the European Championship qualifiers against Finland, and followed that up with two goals against Kazakhstan just three days later.
The Big Step to the Premier League
- Manchester United (2023-): He was signed by Manchester United in August 2023 for a reported transfer fee of £72 million, underscoring the great belief in his talent.
- Challenging start, but promising signs: Højlund immediately fulfilled in the Champions League, where he became the youngest player ever to score in six consecutive games in the competition. In the Premier League, he had a difficult start, partly due to a back injury and lack of offensive support from the team, but showed glimpses of his immense potential with important goals and an always positive attitude.
Player Profile
- Strengths: He is known for his explosive speed, especially over the first few meters, his physical strength to hold off the signs, and his good finishing with both feet.
- Potential: Hojlund is considered one of Europe’s most promising young attacking talents, and his career is characterized by a rapid and steady development through various leagues.
