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Rasmus Hojlund Permanent Napoli Move a 'Formality', Says Sporting Director Giovanni Manna
Napoli's loan includes an option and obligation to buy if Champions League is reached, with Hojlund scoring nine goals in 20 appearances, sporting director says transfer likely.
- On Dec 31, 2025, Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna said Rasmus Hojlund's permanent transfer from Manchester United is a 'formality' and added, `We did everything we could to sign him.`
- After joining on loan last summer following a fall from favour at Old Trafford, Rasmus Hojlund's deal includes an option to buy and an obligation if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
- Since moving to Napoli, Rasmus Hojlund has scored nine goals in 20 appearances and netted a double in Sunday's 2-0 win at Cremonese, helping Antonio Conte's side win the Super Cup in December.
- Manchester United are reportedly eyeing attacking reinforcements in the January transfer window as Joshua Zirkzee is linked to exit and Benjamin Sesko has struggled since joining for up to �73.7m.
- In transfer terms, Napoli's reported buy figure is about 44m, with Hojlund previously arriving from United for 64million plus 8m in add-ons, amid valuation shifts.
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Napoli show true feelings on Rasmus Hojlund as new clause in Man Utd transfer emerges - The Mirror
Rasmus Hojlund has enjoyed an impressive start to life with Napoli since leaving Manchester United and it appears that the Italian side have already started drawing up his contract
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