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Rasmus Hojlund scored in his latest Napoli display after reports that a permanent Manchester United exit is on the cards.
When Manchester United completed the loan deal for Rasmus Hojlund to join Napoli last summer, it was made public that there is a £38m buy clause attached to the deal.
The buy clause becomes obligatory if Napoli qualify for the Champions League this season. With nine games remaining in Serie A, Napoli are comfortably third in the table and among the favourites to qualify.
Hojlund has been in great form for Napoli of late and manager Antonio Conte has not been shy about his desire to sign the Danish striker permanently.
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Napoli came from behind to beat Lecce 2-1 in Serie A on Saturday afternoon, and Hojlund scored to draw his side level in the second half.
Former United midfielder Scott McTominay came off the bench to help inspire the comeback, and it all started with Hojlund’s goal in the 46th minute.
Italian outlet Pianeta Napoli gave Hojlund a 6.5 rating for his performance, adding: “He fades a bit and fails to provide the necessary contribution to hurt Falcone. In the second half, he immediately opens the scoring, scoring like a true striker.”
EuroSport Italy also gave Hojlund a 6.5 rating, but compared him to the legendary Diego Maradona.
“He scores, once again, flexing his muscles like a Maradona. It’s his tenth league goal, his fourteenth of the season: respectable numbers,” they wrote.
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Fabrizio Romano confirms Rasmus Hojlund move
On Instagram, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Hojlund is set to join Napoli permanently.
The Italian outfit will activate the £38m buy clause in his contract, making the move permanent in the upcoming summer window.
In total, United will bank £43m from Hojlund’s exit as Napoli also paid a loan fee for his services this season.
United paid £64m for Hojlund, so it will still be recorded as a loss, but Ineos will be glad to cash in on the Danish striker.
Inside Old Trafford, chiefs are confident that Benjamin Sesko is an upgrade on Hojlund regardless.
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