Although he was seen as a key figure only a year ago next to Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, Hojlund was sent to Napoli during the Deadline Day, a move that included a mandatory purchase clause and went against the wishes of the striker. ..Read more
Hojlund had expressed a strong wish to stay and compete with Old Trafford for his place, but the investment of £ 200 million from the club in attackers in Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo drastically reduced his chances.
Although his record of 26 goals in 95 performances did not meet the expectations that were linked to his transfer costs of £ 72 million, many within the team believed that he would still be part of the team.
In the end, Amorim made the last call to discharge him, and the United ownership group, Ineos, supported the decision without resistance.
And Patrick Dorgu, his teammate for United and Denmark, said via Ekstra Bladet: ‘That’s how it is in football. You never know when it is your turn to continue.
‘We knew it would happen to Christian [Eriksen]But it was perhaps a bigger shock that Rasmus had to continue. During the process I spoke to him a lot and could feel what way it was.
“Hopefully we see each other in the national team every time.”
‘I have been very happy to be teammates with Christian and Rasmus. It was a big plus for me that they were at the club when I became a member. In this way it was easier to be part of the team [as they are Danish too]”He added.
‘But it was in no way decisive for my choice of Manchester United. I thought much more about the coaches and ideas of the coach with me when I had to make the decision. ‘
Napoli has reportedly agreed to a loan scheme worth around £ 5.1 million (€ 6 million), including a mandatory buy -out clause with a value of £ 38 million (€ 44 million), activated under specific conditions.
For Dorgu, a recent signing of winter, the departure of Hojlund serves as a grim reminder of how quickly the reputation of a player can shift in football at top level.
Nevertheless, Hojlund now has the chance to embrace a new chapter that plays in the Champions League, pursues the Serie A Crown and reunits with former Manchester United Teammate Scott McTominay, who has been blooming since his move to Naples.
United said in a statement: ‘Rasmus has agreed a move to the Serie A champions, under the management of Antonio Conte.
‘Napoli will be the fifth club that Hejlund has represented during his career, after previous spells with Copenhagen and Sturm Graz. “We would like to wish Rasmus good luck for the campaign that lies for us.”
The announcement of Napoli was: ‘SSC Napoli announces that it has acquired the sports services of footballer Rasmass Hojlund from Manchester United Football Club on loan with an obligation to buy.
‘Born on February 4, 2003, the Danish football player grew up in the youth teams of Brondby, Holbaek and FC Copenhagen.
‘After a year with Sturm Graz, Rasmus joined Atalanta in August 2022, played 34 games and scored 10 goals. The following season he moved to Manchester United and scored 26 goals in 95 performances. He scored eight goals in 26 performances for the Danish national team. Welcome, Rasmus! ‘
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