Napoli confirm permanent signing of Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United
Napoli and Manchester United confirmed the final transfer of Rasmus Højlund. The Italian club activated the purchase obligation clause worth €44 million. The Danish striker had arrived on loan last season with an initial fee of €6 million.
The total operation is expected to reach €50 million for Manchester United. Højlund performed regularly in Serie A and contributed to the classification of Napoli to Champions League. The 23-year-old player has now signed a permanent contract with the Italian team.
Detalhes financial transfer
The agreement provided for a loan with an automatic purchase obligation if targets were met. Napoli achieved the goal by securing a place in Campeões’s next Liga. Manchester United receives the amount in installments, according to the standard of these contracts.
- €6 million paid for the initial loan
- €44 million for mandatory purchase clause
- Pacote total close to €50 million
- Salário of the player saved by the English
Desempenho from Højlund to Itália
The Dane showed progress this season. Ele participated in several games and scored important goals. The adaptation to Italian football was positive, which facilitated the decision of the Napoli board.
Reação from clubs
Manchester United released the player after evaluating the Neapolitan project. Já o Napoli sees Højlund as a part of next season’s squad, with a more demanding schedule due to European competitions.
The attacker must undergo final medical examinations and be presented soon as an official reinforcement.
