Decision made! Højlund to become a full-fledged Napoli player

Italian side Napoli has decided to trigger the buyout clause for Rasmus Højlund, who is currently owned by Manchester United.

Details: According to journalist Nicolò Schira, Napoli has made the decision to purchase the contract of striker Rasmus Højlund.

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The coaching staff is pleased with the Danish forward’s performance, and the club’s management is ready to pay Manchester United the €44 million compensation fee. The player will sign a contract with Napoli until 2030, with a release clause of €85 million, effective from 2027.

This season, the 22-year-old has featured in 19 matches for the club, scoring seven goals and providing three assists. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at €45 million.

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