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Napoli Poised to Sign Man Utd's Højlund Permanently
1 Jan
Summary
- Napoli sporting director confirms Højlund's permanent signing is a formality.
- Højlund has scored nine goals for Napoli this season.
- Napoli expected to sign Højlund for £38 million, a loss for Man Utd.
Napoli is on the verge of permanently signing Manchester United's loanee Rasmus Højlund, with sporting director Giovanni Manna stating the deal is a mere formality. Højlund, who joined Napoli on a season-long loan after struggling to establish himself at Manchester United, has revitalized his career in Italy.
The 22-year-old striker has netted nine goals across all competitions for Napoli and secured the Supercoppa Italiana in January 2026. His impressive form has convinced Napoli to pursue a permanent deal, with an option to buy that could become an obligation if they qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester United initially signed Højlund for £64 million in 2023. However, they are now poised to sell him to Napoli for £38 million, marking another significant transfer misstep. Højlund himself expressed satisfaction with his decision, noting his desire to take a step forward in his career.
