WATCH: Rasmus Hojlund enjoys getting swarmed by Napoli fans as Man Utd outcast arrives in Italy for medical
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 United’s competitive games this season but is now set for a fresh start. His loan includes a conditional obligation to buy for £38 million should Napoli qualify for next season’s 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 Conte’s 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 striker’s first task will be settling quickly into Conte’s system and pushing for a starting spot. For United, attention now shifts to offloading their 'bomb squad' members.