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Napoli sign Hojlund from Man United after loan spell

Napoli finalize permanent signing of Denmark striker Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United for €50 million ($58.08 million) following successful loan spell.

Reuters WORLD
Published June 03,2026
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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.