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Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent transfer to Napoli from Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 4:13 PM

Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent transfer to Napoli from Manchester United

Summary

Rasmus Hojlund has finalized his permanent move to Napoli after a loan spell with the Serie A team last season. Hojlund joined Manchester United from Atalanta for an initial £64 million in the summer of 2023, but his performance at United included 26 goals over 95 matches. Joe McGrath and Jay Motty discussed his struggles, noting that Hojlund was not ready to take on the main striker role during his time at Old Trafford. Despite mixed results, he won the FA Cup and is expected to receive a positive reception when returning to Manchester.

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By the Numbers

•Hojlund spent last season on loan at Napoli.
•He scored 26 goals for Manchester United.
•Hojlund was not ready to be the main striker.
•He is expected to receive a good reception in Manchester.

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4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Hojlund wasn't ready to be 'main man'

What they're saying

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BBC Radio Manchester's Joe McGrath and Jay Motty from The Stretford Paddock have reflected on Rasmus Hojlund's permanent departure to Napoli after he spent the season on loan at the Serie A club. "I feel a little bit sorry for Rasmus Hojlund because he never should have been the main striker," Motty told The Devils' Advocate podcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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