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Striker Rasmus Hojlund completes permanent move to Napoli from Man United

Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli after a successful loan from Manchester United last season

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Joins Napoli permanently Hojlund signed permanently with Napoli after Manchester United confirmed the completion of his permanent transfer to the Italian club, according to his former club.

Impact Hojlund contributed 16 goals across 44 appearances during his loan spell this season, helping Napoli win the Supercoppa Italiana and finish runners-up in Serie A. The Danish international had joined United from Atalanta in the summer of 2023 and went on to score 26 goals in 95 appearances for the club, including a role in the FA Cup triumph against Manchester City at Wembley in May 2024. His return to Italy on loan at the start of the 2025-26 campaign proved a resounding success, and Napoli's decision to make the move permanent reflects the impact he made throughout the season.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sinks Udinese on Sunday Hojlund scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and two chances created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Hojlund broke the deadlock pretty early by keeping his aplomb in front of the goalie after beating the offside trap. He finished the season strong with two goals and three assists in the last three rounds and created at least one chance in his last 10 appearances, amassing 14. He benefitted from a regular role and Romelu Lukaku's extended absences, finishing up with 15 goals, 5 assists, 73 shots and 35 key passes in 40 appearances.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Goal and assist in win Hojlund scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 win over Pisa.

Impact Hojlund returned to the scoresheet after going six straight starts without a goal, delivering a strong offensive display in the process. The forward has also now registered back to back assists from his only two chances created across those two games, bringing his tally over the last seven outings to one goal and three assists from 13 shots and eight chances created.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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Dishes out helper in Bologna match Hojlund assisted once to go with one chance created and drew three fouls in Monday's 3-2 loss versus Bologna.

Impact Hojlund didn't have a great outing but fed Alisson Santos before a surgical shot by his teammate, providing his fourth helper in the season and his second in the last five games. He has created at least one chance in eight displays on the trot, racking up 11. Instead, he snapped a 26-game streak with one or more shots in this one.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly stifled in Como meeting Hojlund had one shot (zero on goal), 11 touches and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Como.

Impact Hojlund struggled to get open and wasn't impactful, but managed to stretch his lengthy streaks of games with at least one shot and one key pass. He's averaging 2.2 attempts (0.76 on target) in his last 26 outings, scoring nine goals and providing two assists over that span. He has created one or more chances in his last seven appearances, piling up 10.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Hojlund deserves another chance at Man Utd, insists Owen Rasmus Hojlund struggled in his first two seasons with Manchester United, but Michael Owen feels the striker deserves another chance.

APRIL 28 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Fires four shots in Cremonese game Hojlund generated four shots (zero on goal) and two chances created and drew one foul in Friday's 4-0 win over Cremonese.

Impact Hojlund had sound volume but not great aim and was also a little unlucky, as his best effort did go in, but it was deemed an own goal because of a significant deflection by an opposing defender. He hasn't found the target in four matches. He has created at least one chance in six appearances in a row, amassing nine and posting one goal, one assist and 15 shots (two on target) over that span. He has had at least one attempt in 25 displays on the trot, averaging 2.32 per tilt (0.8 on goal).

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Lazio fixture Hojlund drew one foul and recorded three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Lazio.

Impact Hojlund led his side in attempts but never came close to scoring and had trouble getting open and receiving quality feeds. He pushed his streak of appearances with at least one shot to 24, for a total of 54 (20 on target). He has created one or more chances in his last eight outings, amassing seven key passes and logging one goal, one assist and 11 attempts (two on target) during that stretch.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in draw Hojlund assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Parma.

Impact Back in the starting lineup after an illness-enforced absence, Hojlund contributed the assist for McTominay's goal, his third in the league this season and first since late November. Over the last five league starts to his name, the forward has taken 10 shots and created six chances, finding the net twice in that period.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Starts Sunday Hojlund (illness) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Parma.

Impact Hojlund was set to return from his illness Sunday and is now not just fit but starting immediately as they face Parma. The forward should remain the starter if fit heading into the end of the season, finding a great landing spot with Napoli after a struggle in the Premier League, recording 10 goals and two assists in 26 appearances (25 starts) this season.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Will return versus Parma Hojlund (illness) has reprised training regularly Friday, Corriere dello Sport relayed.

Impact Hojlund needed a couple of extra days to fully get past a stomach bug, but will be available for Sunday's away game versus Parma and will likely resume leading the line over Giovane. He has taken at least one shot in 22 consecutive appearances, amassing 49 attempts (20 on target), scoring nine goals and assisting once over that span. Additionally, he has created at least one chance in his last three outings, totaling five.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play versus Milan Hojlund will miss Sunday's match against Milan because of a stomach bug, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Hojlund is dealing with an illness and not an injury and isn't fit enough to contribute in this one. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of Sunday's away tilt versus Parma. Giovane has a small edge over Alisson Santos and Scott McTominay to lead the line.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Faces fitness test Sunday Hojlund is questionable for Sunday's clash with Milan due to a late physical problem, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Hojlund got banged up in the final training session of the week, though the staff still hopes he'll be able to go. It'll hinge on how he feels right before the kick-off. With Romelu Lukaku (hip) unavailable, Giovane, Alisson Santos or Matteo Politano would fill in if needed.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Stifled in Cagliari fixture Hojlund drew two fouls and generated one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 victory over Cagliari.

Impact Hojlund didn't have many opportunities to do damage, as Napoli didn't muster a lot of offense after jumping to an early lead. He has created at least one chance in three tilts on the trot, accumulating five key passes. Furthermore, this marked his 22nd straight match with one or more shots, for a total of 49 (20 on target), and he has scored nine times and assisted once over that span.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Hojlund scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Saturday's 2-1 win over Lecce.

Impact Hojlund had a quiet first half but in the opening minute of the second frame appeared at the right place to slot a pass from the right into the back of the net and draw things level at 1-1. With four goals over his last six league starts, the forward is showing why Napoli decided to trigger his buy option clause from Manchester United at the end of the season.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Workmanlike display in Torino match Hojlund drew one foul and generated three shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Friday's 2-1 win versus Torino.

Impact Hojlund co-led his side in a pair of offensive stats but didn't have major volume and wasn't too menacing in his efforts. He has tallied at least one shot in 20 games on the trot, piling up 46 attempts (19 on target), scoring eight goals, assisting once and notching 19 chances created and four crosses (two accurate) over that span.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores opening goal Hojlund scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win against Verona.

Impact Hojlund wasted no time, nodding the visitors ahead with a precise header in just the second minute. The strike snapped a two-game drought and brought his tally to four goals across his last seven league appearances, a spell in which he attempted 15 shots.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Scores brace versus Genoa Hojlund scored two goals to go with three shots (three on target) and one chance created and drew four fouls in Saturday's 3-2 win against Genoa.

Impact Hojlund willed his team to victory with a twofer, opening the scoring with a tap-in and converting a PK at the buzzer with some luck, as the opposing goalie almost denied him. He has scored in two of the last three matches following a slump. He has registered at least one shot in 16 straight matches, amassing 38 attempts (16 on target), with seven goals and one assist over that span. He has drawn one or more fouls in the last four tilts for a total of eight, adding four chances created and four clearances.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Fires four shots against Fiorentina Hojlund drew two fouls and had five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Fiorentina.

Impact Hojlund paced his team in attempts and recorded his highest tally in 10 games, but couldn't follow up the Chelsea match with another goal. He has logged one or more shots in 15 straight fixtures, racking up 15 attempts (13 on target), scoring five times and creating 14 chances in that stretch.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes against Chelsea Hojlund scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Chelsea.

Impact Hojlund found the back of the net in the 43rd minute scoring Napoli's second goal while leading his side in shots. The goal was the first in the Champions League since October 1st as Hojlund has combined for five shots in his last three appearances in the competition.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

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