Napoli land Hojlund: Danish striker set for medical and signs until 2030 | OneFootball

A 50 million euro operation to boost Antonio Conte's attack. An 85 million clause included in the contract until 2030. Tests concluded around lunchtime, now awaiting signature and official announcement. The 22-year-old Dane arrives from Manchester United, on the basis of a 6 million loan with an obligation to buy for 44 million. Hojlund's contract will include a clause of more than 80 million.

Napoli, Hojlund coup: medical examinations and signing until 2030 for the Danish striker

Napoli is ready to officially welcome Rasmus Hojlund. The 22-year-old Danish striker landed in Italy yesterday and this morning began medical examinations before signing the contract that will bind him to the Neapolitan club until 2030. The acquisition represents a strategic move to compensate for the absence of Romelu Lukaku, sidelined by a muscle injury that will keep him off the field for at least three months.

Details of the operation

The agreement with Manchester United includes a 6 million euro loan, with an obligation to buy set at 44 million upon the occurrence of a key condition: Napoli's qualification for the next Champions League. The Red Devils will also retain a 5% percentage on a future resale of the player. The contract also includes a release clause of 85 million euros.

Hojlund will earn a net salary of 5 million euros per season, plus bonuses related to performance and objectives, a significant increase from the 3.5 million he earned in the Premier League.

A return to Serie A for Hojlund

For the striker, this is not an absolute debut in the Italian championship: in 2022/2023 he wore the Atalanta jersey, scoring 9 goals in 32 appearances. His breakout performance in the black and blue convinced Manchester United to invest 70 million euros plus bonuses to bring him to Old Trafford.

His English experience had its ups and downs: after a convincing first season with 17 total goals, the second was less brilliant (12 goals) partly due to a relationship that never took off with new coach Ruben Amorim.

Why Napoli wanted him at all costs

Lukaku's injury accelerated the search for an offensive reinforcement, and Hojlund, thanks to his physical and technical characteristics, was identified as the ideal element for Conte's system. Napoli had to overcome competition from Leipzig, which had entered the negotiations in the final hours, but the player's desire to return to Italy was decisive.

With this addition, the blue club aims to remain competitive both in the league and in Europe, revamping an offensive department that had lost specific weight in recent weeks.

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