Hojlund says he has rediscovered ‘joy’ since Man United exit | OneFootball

Ramsus Hojlund has said he has ‘rediscovered the joy of playing football’ since leaving Manchester United for Napoli last summer.

Hojlund joined Napoli on a season-long loan deal last summer, a transfer that will become permanent if the Italian side secure Champions League qualification. Napoli are currently third in Serie A.

The Denmark international departed Manchester United after a disappointing second season with the club. He scored only four Premier League goals in 2024-25, but has produced a series of improved performances in Italy.

Hojlund has 14 goals in all competitions, while his 10 league goals have equalled the best return of his club career to date. The 23-year-old has thanked Napoli for providing the platform to enjoy football again and answer some of his critics.

“Here I have rediscovered the joy of playing football. It seemed that everything was over, they said it even in Denmark, but I never gave up and I always believed in it,” he said, speaking to Danish broadcaster TV2

“You can’t always be at your best, I know well that I still have to work and improve a lot. I am very self-critical about this. Now in Denmark they say that I am back at the centre of the project, because I am working and scoring much more.”

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