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Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli, the Italian club announced yesterday, following his loan spell from Manchester United last season.

The 23-year-old scored 16 goals in 44 matches as Napoli finished second in Serie A, after failing to settle in two seasons in England.

Reports claim Napoli have spent €44 million to sign Hojlund. United paid Atalanta almost €80 million for him in 2023.

“SSC Napoli announce the conditions have been met for the permanent acquisition of... Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United,” Napoli said in a statement.

Napoli are without a coach after Antonio Conte's departure at the end of the season. Italian media are reporting that ex-AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri is the frontrunner for the job.

Hojlund scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United but struggled during the 2024-25 season after a promising debut campaign at Old Trafford.

“Everyone at the club would like to wish Rasmus all the very best for the future,” United said in a statement.