Hojlund scores on Napoli debut after Man Utd transfer

Italian Serie A

Fiorentina 1 – 3 Napoli FT

Rasmus Hojlund scored simply 4 league targets for Manchester United in the course of the 2024-25 season [Getty Images]

Rasmus Hojlund scored on his Napoli debut because the Serie A champions claimed a 3-1 victory at Fiorentina.

The Denmark striker on a season-long mortgage from Manchester United on 1 September with an obligation to make the switch a everlasting one for £38m subsequent summer season.

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Hojlund netted within the 14th minute to place Napoli 2-0 up with a assured end.

The 22-year-old latched on to an outstanding by ball from Leonardo Spinazzola, drew ex-United goalkeeper David de Gea off his line, after which guided a low shot into the nook of the web.

Earlier, former Manchester Metropolis midfielder Kevin de Bruyne had put Napoli forward with a sixth-minute penalty after Frank Anguissa had been fouled by Pietro Comuzzo.

Sam Beukema added a 3rd for Napoli early within the second half when he tapped in from shut vary after La Viola did not clear a nook.

Fiorentina pulled a objective again with 11 minutes of regular time remaining when Luca Ranieri pounced on the again submit from a nook.

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However Napoli goalkeeper Sergej Milinkovic-Savic ensured the guests went dwelling with the three factors as he thwarted a late spell of stress.

Victory for Antonio Conte’s aspect means they leapfrog Juventus – earlier within the day – again into prime spot on objective distinction.

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