Rasmus Hojlund is aware of ‘how loopy’ the Napoli followers are, however assures this will likely be ‘completely different’ to his Atalanta expertise in Serie A, as he turned ‘a greater participant’ with Manchester United.
, having already performed for Atalanta within the 2022-23 marketing campaign, scoring 10 objectives with 4 assists in 34 appearances.
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He returned by way of Manchester United, with a mortgage transfer set at €6m plus for an extra €44m if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
The Dane was greeted by cheering followers as he arrived for his medical exams and admitted the scenario felt “loopy” after an extended look forward to the transfer to undergo.
Hojlund is aware of what awaits him at Napoli
“I used to be very excited, as a result of it’s a crew that simply gained the league. I additionally understand how nice the followers are, town, and I’m very comfortable for this chance,”
The day he landed on Italian soil, his new teammates have been busy taking part in a dramatic Serie A victory towards Cagliari.
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“Yesterday once I arrived, I watched the sport within the restaurant, I noticed the win on the final minute with an awesome aim from Anguissa. It’s been some good hours right here again in Italy, I’m very comfortable to be right here.”
Naturally, he already is aware of his former Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay, and spoke “a little bit bit” to Romelu Lukaku, who was “one among my idols once I was youthful.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 11: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United reacts throughout the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and West Ham United FC at Outdated Trafford on Could 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Marc Atkins/Getty Photos)
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Whereas he was comparatively unknown and shot to fame with Atalanta, all eyes are going to be on him this time on the Stadio Maradona.
“It’s completely different now, clearly, as I include extra expertise and I’m a greater soccer participant. I include loads of worldwide expertise, I performed within the Premier League, Champions League, Europa League, and in a number of nations.
“I include rather a lot to show, I wish to present myself in the perfect crew in Italy, and Napoli goes to be very, excellent.”
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United warms up throughout the pre-season pleasant match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina at Outdated Trafford on August 09, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photograph by Matt McNulty/Getty Photos)
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The medical exams have been carried out in Rome, then he travelled right down to Naples for the contract signing.
“I at all times work arduous, I prefer to say I wish to die on the pitch, to provide every little thing for the crew, to attain objectives, create, and struggle for every little thing.”
It’s a really completely different expertise for Hojlund coming from Manchester to posing on a sun-drenched terrace in entrance of Vesuvius.
“The tifosi are very, excellent right here. I performed in Italy earlier than, I performed with Atalanta, I understand how loopy they’re right here, how a lot they love soccer, I noticed within the streets and on the Maradona stadium, it’s unbelievable.
“I’ve been wanting ahead to this chance, I’m very, very grateful and I’m going to do my finest to make us win one thing this yr once more, and to do the followers and membership proud.”