Rasmus Højlund joins Napoli permanently

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By: Manu Tournoux

Rasmus Højlund joins Napoli permanently

Three years after his arrival at Manchester United for 80 million euros, Rasmus Højlund leaves the Red Devils. The 23-year-old Danish striker officially joined Naples where he was on loan this season (44 games, 16 goals, 8 assists). His purchase option, estimated at 44 million euros, was exercised by the Italian club following its qualification for the Champions League.

“SSC Napoli announces that the conditions are met for the definitive acquisition of the services of player Rasmus Winther Højlund, from Manchester United Football Club. On September 13, our number 19 scored his first goal, in his first match, a 3-1 victory against Fiorentina at the Franchi stadium. He now has 44 appearances for the Azzurri and 16 goals to his name.indicates the press release from Naples.

Manu Tournoux

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