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Napoli Director Says Hojlund Permanent Move “A Formality” After Strong Loan Spell

Rasmus Hojlund
January 2026

Napoli believe Rasmus Hojlund will not return to Manchester United after his loan, with director Giovanni Manna calling a permanent transfer “a formality” as things stand. Hojlund has hit form in Serie A and is scoring regularly. Napoli signed him after Lukaku’s injury and included a reported £38 million buy option, with an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League. Manna said Hojlund has embraced the coach’s demands, views himself as a Napoli player, and the club expects the deal to be completed.

Hojlund’s Napoli Transfer in Stalemate

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
August 2025

Negotiations over Rasmus Hojlund’s move to Napoli have stalled due to disagreement on an appearance clause. Both clubs agreed on €5m loan plus €40m obligation, but United want fewer conditions, while Napoli insist on guaranteed appearances. Napoli, desperate to replace injured Romelu Lukaku, see Hojlund as ideal fit, but United want mandatory sale terms to avoid risk. With Benjamin Sesko and Matheus Cunha signed, Hojlund remains surplus at Old Trafford as deadline approaches.

Romelu Lukaku Reaches 400 Career Goals in Napoli’s Crucial Win Over AC Milan

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)
March 2025

Lukaku scored his 400th career goal as Napoli defeated AC Milan 2-0, with the Belgian striker netting the second goal in the 19th minute.
The 31-year-old has now scored 312 goals at club level and 88 for Belgium, marking a prolific milestone. His impact at Napoli includes 11 goals and 9 assists in 30 matches this season.

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