Schmeichel criticizes Manchester United for selling Hojlund too soon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Peter Schmeichel has questioned Manchester United's decision to sell Rasmus Hojlund, labeling him a 'goal machine.' Hojlund, who joined Napoli on a permanent deal for £38m in 2026 after a loan, scored 26 goals in 95 appearances with United. Schmeichel believes the club prioritized the wrong positions at the time of Hojlund's departure and that he had the potential to be a prolific scorer. Hojlund has since netted 18 goals in Serie A. Schmeichel contends that United should have focused on strengthening other areas of the team instead.
- •Hojlund scored 26 goals for Manchester United before his sale.
- •He is currently performing in Serie A, having netted 18 goals.
- •Schmeichel highlights shifting focus from forward recruitment to other team areas.
- •Hojlund was described as a lifelong Manchester United fan by Schmeichel.
- •His replacement, Benjamin Sesko, has struggled with injuries this season.
- 4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Schmeichel questions Man Utd’s decision to sell “Goal Machine” Hojlund too soon
"Peter Schmeichel has questioned Manchester United's decision to sell 'goal machine' Rasmus Hojlund and believes the club had bigger priorities when changing centre-forwards in 2025.Manchester United a...
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