Rasmus Hojlund is making his season-long loan to Napoli permanent for €44 million (£38m), following the Italian club's qualification for the Champions League. This condition triggered the obligation for Manchester United to complete the transfer. Hojlund played a crucial role in Napoli securing their spot, assisting one goal and scoring another in their 3-0 victory over Pisa.

He expressed gratitude to Napoli fans for helping him regain confidence and admitted his departure from Manchester United was emotional, fulfilling a childhood dream by playing at Old Trafford. Hojlund scored 15 goals in 43 appearances for Napoli this season, stepping up due to Romelu Lukaku's injury issues. His move comes after dropping down the pecking order at United, where he scored 26 goals in 95 appearances but only four in 32 Premier League games in 2024-25. While United incurs a loss on the initial €75m fee, the €44m received is their fifth-largest sale, potentially funding a new striker.