Key Takeaways:
- Rasmus Hojlund confirmed that his obligation to buy clause at Napoli has been activated following their Champions League qualification
- The Danish striker scored in Napoli’s 3-0 win over Pisa to secure their place in next season’s competition
- Hojlund departs Manchester United after registering 11 goals and 6 assists in 32 Serie A matches this season
Transfer Details and Farewell Statement
Rasmus Hojlund has formally announced that the obligation to buy clause in his loan deal with Napoli has been triggered, effectively ending his association with Manchester United. The confirmation comes after Napoli guaranteed their Champions League participation with a decisive 3-0 victory over Pisa in Serie A on Sunday, in which Hojlund himself found the net in the closing stages.
🇩🇰📲 Rasmus Hojlund on instagram:
"This goal felt symbolic because it means two things. We now secured Champions League with Napoli, which means because of my contract I'm now officially a Napoli player and I'm saying goodbye to Manchester United. That feels weird, because for… pic.twitter.com/X59ofsOR6L
— Napoli Zone (@TheNapoliZone) May 17, 2026
Hojlund moved to Napoli last summer on a loan agreement that included a conditional obligation to purchase. Under the terms of the deal, Napoli paid an initial €6m as a loan fee, with a further €44m due to make the transfer permanent for the coming season, once the club secured Champions League status.
Marking this significant moment, Hojlund took to social media to bid farewell to Manchester United and reflect on his experiences, stating:
“This goal felt symbolic because it means two things. We now secured Champions League with Napoli, which means because of my contract I’m now officially a Napoli player and I’m saying goodbye to Manchester United. That feels weird, because for the past year I already feel like a Napoli player,” Hojlund wrote on a post on Instagram.
He continued: “The way you fans supported me, made me feel like home and let me find my confidence again is something I’m so grateful for.
“To say goodbye to Manchester United is something that kinda feels emotional too. My childhood dream came true by playing at Old Trafford in a red jersey. So the goal today symbolizes a new confident start, in which I will give everything for the time ahead to Napoli, and a thank you to all the fans, players and staff of Manchester United who made the dream I had as a kid come true. It’s time for new dreams, so let’s chase them.”
Performance Overview: 2023-24 Campaign
Hojlund’s impact in Italy has been significant. In Serie A this season, the striker tallied 11 goals and contributed 6 assists across 32 league appearances. His form extended into European competition, notching 3 goals in 7 Champions League matches, alongside a further goal in the Supercoppa Italiana.
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 32 | 11 | 6 |
| Champions League | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Coppa Italia | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Supercoppa Italiana | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Looking Ahead
With the transfer now confirmed, Hojlund is set to continue his career at Napoli under Antonio Conte’s guidance, as the club aims for further domestic and European success. The forward departs Manchester United having realised his childhood ambition of playing at Old Trafford, and embarks on a new chapter with the Partenopei, buoyed by their return to the Champions League.
