Manchester United have banked £38 million after Napoli's qualification for the Champions League triggered an obligation to buy Rasmus Hojlund. The Danish striker joined the Serie A side on a season-long loan last summer, with a clause that the move would become permanent if Napoli secured a place in Europe's elite competition.
Napoli's 3-0 win over already-relegated Pisa on Sunday guaranteed them a top-four finish, ensuring the obligation is activated. Hojlund has scored 15 goals and provided eight assists in 43 appearances for the club this season.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna had previously stated the club would sign Hojlund regardless of Champions League qualification, saying: 'There are no doubts. Rasmus will stay here.' The permanent transfer follows that of Scott McTominay, who has become a cult hero at Napoli.
United are not expected to directly replace Hojlund, having signed Benjamin Sesko last summer. However, club legends Peter Schmeichel and Nicky Butt have expressed concerns over the decision to let the striker leave.
