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ACF Fiorentina v SSC Napoli - Serie A

Hojlund proving he can be a star after Man Utd struggles, says Conte

Napoli head coach Antonio Conte is delighted with the performances of Rasmus Hojlund, who is spending the 2025-26 season on loan from Manchester United. According to the Italian, the 22-year-old still has "significant room for improvement", but believes that he "has the potential to be a star" and is proving his quality after scoring four goals in his first six games for the Partenopei.

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Conte praised for 'clever' signing of Man Utd flop Hojlund

Former Real Madrid and England manager Fabio Capello hailed Antonio Conte bringing Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli as a "clever decision" as the Manchester United flop's "desire for redemption" is becoming evident. After being included in Ruben Amorim's 'bomb squad' in pre-season, the Danish forward completed an initial loan move to the Italian champions late in the transfer window.

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'I know what he went through at Utd'- Eriksen 'incredibly happy' for Hojlund

Former Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is "incredibly happy" for Rasmus Hojlund after his Denmark team-mate's "great" start to life at Napoli. After a frustrating spell at Old Trafford where chances were few and confidence was crushed, Hojlund has exploded into form at Napoli. Four goals in six games, including crucial winners against Sporting and Genoa, have turned the 22-year-old into the talk of Naples.

SSC Napoli v Genoa CFC - Serie A

'Conte's a top coach' - Hojlund says Napoli is 'exactly what I need'

Rasmus Hojlund has lauded the impact Antonio Conte is having on him now that he is playing for Napoli. The Dane has a new lease of life back in Italy, having previously played in Serie A for Atalanta, and netted in his team's 2-1 win over Genoa at the weekend. Ex-Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay has been a similar beneficiary of the much-travelled coach.

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Hojlund, Barcelona and Europe's biggest winners & losers

Are Bayern Munich the strongest side in Europe right now? They're certainly not far off it. The Germans maintained their flawless start to the 2025-26 season with a 3-0 win at Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend. Unsurprisingly, Harry Kane was among the goals again, as the free-scoring striker maintained his record-breaking start to the campaign.

Manchester United v Sunderland - Premier League

Hojlund sends message to Sesko after striker scores in Man Utd win

Benjamin Sesko got himself on the scoresheet and helped Manchester United register their third Premier League win of the season, with the Slovenian receiving a congratulatory message from the man he was brought in to replace. Indeed, Rasmus Hojlund, who has been in fine form on loan at Napoli, took to social media and expressed his happiness at the Red Devils' frontman's exploits.

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De Bruyne compares Hojlund to Haaland after UCL double

Kevin De Bruyne has likened Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester City striker Erling Haaland after the striker scored a decisive double in Napoli's 2-1 Champions League win over Sporting CP on Wednesday. The Manchester United loanee showed composure and power with De Bruyne providing both goals as the pair's bright start to life in Italy continues.

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Hojlund sends message to Man Utd after bagging UCL brace

Rasmus Hojlund produced a statement performance for Napoli in the Champions League, scoring twice against Sporting CP and celebrating by pointing to the competition’s badge. The on-loan Manchester United striker seemed to send a message to his parent club, who are enduring a season without European football under Ruben Amorim, which has not been going down well in Manchester.

ACF Fiorentina v SSC Napoli - Serie A

Hojlund confirms plan to stay at Napoli and learn from Lukaku

Rasmus Hojlund has revealed he plans on staying at Napoli after joining the Serie A champions from Manchester United in an initial loan transfer. After ending an unsuccessful period at Old Trafford at the end of the summer transfer window, the Danish striker is off to a strong start on his return to Italy and is feeling comfortable in Antonio Conte's side.

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How Napoli became a safe haven for Manchester's rejects

"Naples has always been marginalised by the rest of Italy. It is a city that suffers the most unfair racism," said Diego Maradona. When he played for Napoli in the more prosperous northern cities like Milan and Turin, he and his team-mates would be subjected to banners reading 'Welcome to Italy'; 'Napoli, cholera sufferers' or 'Vesuvius, wash them with fire'.

Frequently asked questions

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