Napoli delighted with Hojlund after instant impact | OneFootball

With hindsight, and even without it, Napoli are very happy, extremely happy, with the deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund.

And if they could go back, they wouldn’t change a single detail of their strategy: they would still have gone straight for the Danish striker without hesitation to cover for Lukaku’s injury.

All the obligations in the world aside, it’s worth remembering that the redemption clause becomes automatic in the event of Champions League qualification, for the fee already agreed with Manchester United – around €50 million in total.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 17: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli inspects the pitch during a stadium familiarisation ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 against Manchester City at City of Manchester Stadium on September 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

But even if there were no such clause, Napoli would go ahead regardless, fully aware they’ve secured the centre-forward of both the present and the future.

Hojlund makes quick start to life at Napoli

So far for Napoli, the Danish forward has scored four goals in six games in all competitions, combining well with the likes of new teammate Kevin De Bruyne to add more dynamism to Conte’s front line.

NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between SSC Napoli and Sporting Clube de Portugal at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

After a stagnant spell in the Premier League with Manchester United, the former Atalanta man has started to breathe life back into his career and is happy himself with the move to Napoli.