Naopli sign Holjund after loan spell

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.

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