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Hojlund Scores 14 Minutes Into Napoli Debut to Send Champions Back Top

The 22-year-old arrived on a deadline-day loan from Manchester United with a reported €44m purchase clause that becomes mandatory if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.

Soccer Football - Serie A - Fiorentina v Napoli - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - September 13, 2025 Napoli's Sam Beukema celebrates scoring their third goal REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - Serie A - Fiorentina v Napoli - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - September 13, 2025 Fiorentina's Moise Kean in action with Napoli's Mathias Olivera REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - Serie A - Fiorentina v Napoli - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - September 13, 2025 Napoli's Frank Anguissa in action with Fiorentina's Simon Sohm
Soccer Football - Serie A - Fiorentina v Napoli - Stadio Artemio Franchi, Florence, Italy - September 13, 2025 Fiorentina's Luca Ranieri in action with Napoli's Rasmus Hojlund REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

Overview

  • The Denmark striker latched onto a Leonardo Spinazzola through ball and beat former United goalkeeper David de Gea from a tight angle for Napoli's second.
  • Napoli won 3-1 at Fiorentina, with Kevin De Bruyne converting an early penalty and Sam Beukema tapping in after a corner before Luca Ranieri pulled one back.
  • The victory keeps Antonio Conte's side perfect through three matches and lifts them back to first place on goal difference over Juventus.
  • Conte started Hojlund immediately following his loan move after the forward had fallen down the pecking order at United, where he scored 26 goals in 95 games.
  • Hojlund told Sky Sport Italia he was very happy to be with an "incredible" team as Napoli turn to their Champions League opener away to Manchester City on Thursday.