Former Napoli midfielder Ivano Trotta feels the Partenopei bought a ‘discount’ take care of Rasmus Hojlund and never simply because the Denmark worldwide solely took 14 minutes to attain his first objective after leaving Manchester United.
Hojlund formally joined Napoli on deadline day because the Partenopei had been searching for a brand new centre-forward following an damage to Romelu Lukaku.
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Hojlund scored on his Napoli debut in opposition to Fiorentina over the weekend and is anticipated to when Napoli make their 2025-26 Champions League debut away at Manchester Metropolis.
Napoli praised for ‘discount’ Hojlund transfer
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Rasmus Hojlund n celebrates after scoring a objective through the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
“Hojlund is a rare participant. He actually impressed me in opposition to Fiorentina. He has unimaginable qualities. The €40-50m spent is justified as a result of we’re speaking a few younger expertise with nice potential,” Trotta, a former Napoli midfielder, informed 1 Station Radio,
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“In the long run, issues turned out properly as a result of Hojlund has proven himself to be a really sturdy footballer, and for the value Napoli paid, they bought a discount. In simply 14 minutes, he scored a objective as a pure striker. It wasn’t straightforward to learn that vertical move from Spinazzola and keep away from being caught offside. He has the traits of a high participant.
“That objective was extraordinarily tough as a result of the defender was closing in, and he used his physique completely to carry his place, whereas retaining composure.
Ex-Napoli midfielder ‘impressed’ by Hojlund
FLORENCE, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 13: Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring a objective through the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and SSC Napoli at Artemio Franchi on September 13, 2025 in Florence, Italy. (Picture by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Photos)
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“Nevertheless, what impressed me essentially the most was his capability to assist the workforce transfer up the pitch. When Napoli performed fast, vertical passes, he shielded the ball, and the defender couldn’t get in entrance of him. That’s decisive. He’s a powerful participant, with nice potential and for my part, Napoli even underpaid for the nice worth he brings. As soon as once more, they’ve made a fantastic signing.”
Napoli, the defending Serie A champions, have received all their opening three league video games this season and share the highest spot in Serie A with Juventus.
Hojlund has joined Napoli on an preliminary mortgage take care of an obligation to purchase.
A former Atalanta striker, the Dane worldwide netted 10 occasions in 34 video games throughout all competitions with La Dea within the 2022-23 season.