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Hojlund Undergoes Napoli Medical After Man United Agree Loan With Conditional Buy

A loan with a buy clause tied to Champions League qualification is moving forward as the striker completes medical tests in Italy.

Overview

  • Napoli and Manchester United have agreed a season-long loan for Rasmus Hojlund that converts to a permanent move if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
  • The structure reported by multiple outlets sets a €6m loan fee with a €44m obligation to buy triggered by Champions League qualification.
  • Hojlund has arrived in Italy and is undergoing medicals, with the transfer still subject to his final consent and completion of formalities.
  • Napoli accelerated their striker search after Romelu Lukaku suffered a thigh injury expected to sideline him for several months.
  • Hojlund has been left out of Manchester United’s early-season squads following heavy attacking recruitment, while some reports add a 5% sell-on for United and a €90m release clause in the Napoli contract.