Overview
- Sporting director Giovanni Manna says both club and player view a permanent transfer as effectively done, pending the loan’s mechanisms.
- The deal was structured as a €6m loan with a €44m option that becomes an obligation if Napoli qualify for the Champions League, totaling about €50m.
- Italian reports indicate a planned €85m release clause would be inserted once the transfer is made permanent and would take effect in summer 2027.
- Hojlund has nine goals and three assists in 20 appearances for Napoli, including a brace at Cremonese, drawing praise from Antonio Conte for his development.
- The expected sale would provide Manchester United with around €50m, while Hojlund has said United made clear he was not part of their plans this season.