Napoli confirm impending signing of Manchester United star in statement

TL;DR

Napoli will permanently sign Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United by activating his £38 million release clause. The Danish striker has already agreed to a long-term contract with the Italian champions.

Key points

Napoli to sign Rasmus Højlund permanently
Transfer fee is £38 million
Højlund previously on loan from Manchester United
Danish international has agreed to a long-term contract
Failed to make an impact at Manchester United

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Rasmus Højlund celebrates scoring for Napoli

Rasmus Højlund is set to join Napoli on a permanent basis -Credit:Ivan Romano/Getty Images

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Napoli have announced they will permanently sign Manchester United castoff Rasmus Højlund this summer, with the Italian champions set to activate the £38 (51.4) million release clause in the striker's contract.

It is understood that the Danish international has already agreed to an improved long-term contract with Napoli. Hojlund joined the club on a season-long loan last summer after failing to make his mark at United.

The 23-year-old arrived at United from Atalanta for £72 ($92) million in 2023, but went on to become one of the club's most costly disappointments, managing just 26 goals in 95 appearances across all competitions before United opted to cut their losses and allow him to seek a fresh start elsewhere, via The Mirror.