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Manchester United completes £72m signing of striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta

Manchester United completed the £72m signing of Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta on Saturday.

The 20-year-old striker is set to move to Old Trafford on a five-year deal.

Rasmus Hojlund joined the Serie A side in 2022 and scored 10 goals in 34 appearances last season.

Hojlund is United manager Erik ten Hag’s third summer signing after Mason Mount joined from Chelsea for £55m and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana arrived for £47.2m.

 

“It is no secret I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy,” Hojlund said.

“I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player.”

“I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith the club has shown in me,” Hojlund added.

“It is still early in my career, but I know I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players.

“Once I had spoken to the manager, I knew this environment would be perfect for my development; I am relishing the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the world.

“Under his guidance and support, I know that I am capable of achieving great things together with my new teammates at this special club,” he added.

 

“Rasmus is a truly exceptional talent; he possesses technical and physical attributes which rank him among the best players in the world for his age group,” said Manchester United football director John Murtough.

“Throughout the summer we have acted quickly and decisively to secure our primary targets. This will ensure Erik and his coaches have the best opportunity to prepare the squad to push for further success.”

Hojlund kicked off his senior career at Copenhagen, making his Danish Superliga debut aged 17 in 2020 before switching to Austrian side Sturm Graz two years later.

He spent only six months in the Austrian Bundesliga after joining Sturm in January 2022 but scored a goal every other game, finding the net nine times in 17 starts.

That impressive form led to his move to Atalanta for a reported £15m, 10 times what Sturm Graz had paid for him.

He made his international debut in 2022 and scored six goals in six games in qualifying for Euro 2024.

 

 

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