Napoli confirm permanent Hojlund move from Man United

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Jun 3, 2026 7:00 AM ET

Napoli confirm Rasmus Højlund has completed a permanent move from Manchester United, as the ‘conditions have been met for the permanent acquisition.’

Napoli confirmed Hojlund’s permanent transfer to the Stadio Maradona with an official statement on Wednesday.

Official statement: Hojlund permanent transfer to Napoli from Man United

“Napoli announce that the conditions have been met for the permanent acquisition of the sporting rights of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United,” the Partenopei said.

“On September 13, our No.19 scored his first goal on his debut, helping Napoli secure a 3-1 victory away at Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi. He has made 44 appearances with the Azzurri shirt, scoring 16 goals.

NAPLES, ITALY – MARCH 14: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Lecce at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on March 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

“He also played a key role in Naèoli’s Super Cup triumph, scoring in the semifinal victory over Milan.

“Congratulations, Rasmus!”

Napoli secured Hojlund’s permanent move with mathematical qualification for the Champions League with a game to spare at the end of May.

Napoli already paid €6m for the striker’s one-season loan last summer, adding €44m for his permanent move.

Hojlund had already played in Serie A before joining Napoli, spending one season with Atalanta in 2022-23, managing 10 goals in 34 appearances.

During his three-year spell at Manchester United, Hojlund scored 26 goals in 95 matches.

COMO, ITALY – MAY 02: SSC Napoli coach Antonio Conte looks on during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on May 02, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Napoli are set to hire Massimiliano Allegri as their new coach, replacing Antonio Conte, who has already announced his departure after two seasons at the Stadio Maradona.

Napoli finished the 2025-26 Serie A campaign in second and won the Supercoppa Italiana.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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