Napoli have activated the €44 million purchase clause to signal striker Rasmus Højlund completely from Manchester United as reported by switch skilled Fabrizio Romano by way of his official X deal with.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna reportedly confirmed that the Danish ahead is taken into account a part of the membership’s long-term undertaking, no matter whether or not the group qualifies for the UEFA Champions League subsequent season.
Romano reported:
Napoli will set off €44m purchase possibility clause for Rasmus Højlund, as at all times reported. Director Manna confirms: “There are not any doubts. Rasmus will keep right here. We have now an obligation to purchase from #MUFC in case of UCL entry — however he’s in our plans no matter this situation”.
Højlund initially joined Napoli on mortgage in September 2025, two years after Manchester United signed him for round €75 million in 2023. Since arriving in Italy, the 23-year-old has rediscovered his scoring contact, recording 9 objectives and a couple of assists in 24 appearances within the Serie A marketing campaign.
Softfootball understands that the everlasting transfer permits Manchester United to get better €44 million from the switch, including to funds anticipated from different departures because the membership prepares for squad adjustments within the upcoming switch window. Throughout his time in England, Højlund scored 16 objectives within the Premier League throughout two seasons.
For Napoli, the deal secures a younger striker getting into his prime and strengthens their attacking choices because the membership continues rebuilding its squad for the long run.
In different switch information, hypothesis linking Erling Haaland with a transfer to FC Barcelona has been dismissed by his agent Rafaela Pimenta amid ongoing switch rumours.
