Rasmus Hojlund was greeted by wild scenes in Italy as the Manchester United striker arrived to complete his medical ahead of a loan move to Napoli. The 22-year-old has been left out of all four of Unitedās competitive games this season but is now set for a fresh start. His loan includes a conditional obligation to buy for Ā£38 million should Napoli qualify for next seasonās Champions League.
Hojlund touched down in Italy on Sunday as Napoli fans swarmed him on his way to a medical, chanting his name and welcoming him as their newest star. The forward will undergo tests before finalising his switch from Manchester United to Napoli on a season-long loan. The agreement includes a conditional purchase clause that could see him move permanently if Conteās side reach the Champions League.
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The Danish striker has endured a tough time at Old Trafford, netting just four league goals in the 2024-25 campaign. United were open to letting him leave after he slipped down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim. Napoli, however, see him as a long-term option in attack and hope his arrival can boost their Serie A and European push.
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WHAT NEXT FOR HOJLUND?
The 22-year-old will complete his medical and is expected to be officially unveiled as a Napoli player within the coming days. The strikerās first task will be settling quickly into Conteās system and pushing for a starting spot. For United, attention now shifts to offloading their 'bomb squad' members.
