Napoli strategy for Hojlund and Elmas fully confirmed, Zanoli and Mazzocchi latest

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Aug 28, 2025 3:00 PM ET

Napoli are on the verge of finalising two signings in Rasmus Hojlund and Eljif Elmas, confirming the strategy that Football Italia has reported since August 18.

Napoli deals for Hojlund and Elmas confirmed

The deals for both Hojlund and Elmas have now been finalised.

The Manchester United striker will join the Partenopei on loan with an obligation to buy at a total cost of €45m in the event that Napoli qualify for the Champions League. Manchester United have agreed to these terms.

Elmas, who spent five years on the club’s books between 2019 and 2024, will return on a loan deal at a cost of €2m with an option to buy for an additional €16m. The Partenopei are now discussing the final details with RB Leipzig. This has been on the cards since August 14.

Napoli’s strategy for their wide players has also been confirmed: Alessandro Zanoli will hed to Udinese, while Pasquale Mazzocchi is set to stay at the Stadio Maradona under Antonio Conte.

After what has been a busy summer of incomings and outgoings in Naples, this could potentially be the end to Napoli’s dealings this summer, although with four days of the window left to go, nothing can ever be definitively ruled out.

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

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