Overview
- Sporting director Giovanni Manna says Napoli consider Rasmus Hojlund effectively theirs, noting an option to buy that turns into an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League.
- The loan from Manchester United carries a purchase clause tied to Champions League qualification, with reports differing on the fee at either €44m or €50m and some citing a €6m loan fee.
- Corriere dello Sport reports a release clause of around €85m would be inserted in a future permanent contract, becoming active in the summer of 2027.
- Hojlund has six Serie A goals this season and has already surpassed last season’s league tally at Manchester United, drawing praise for an ‘incredible transformation’ under Antonio Conte.
- The 22-year-old says United told him he was not in this season’s plans, and he chose Napoli after a brief call from Conte convinced him of the move.