Manchester United has signed 20-year-old Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta for an initial fee of £64m, with the potential for an additional £8m in add-ons. Hojlund has agreed to a five-year contract with the option to extend for another 12 months. This acquisition adds to United’s summer signings, which already include Andre Onana and Mason Mount.
Manchester United have secured the signing of Rasmus Hojlund, a talented forward from Atalanta. The 20-year-old, who recently recovered from an injury, signed a five-year contract with the option for an additional year at Old Trafford.
Hojlund – who was unveiled to the United supporters ahead of their friendly against Lens at Old Trafford on Saturday – told the club’s website: “It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy and 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 that the club has shown in me.
“It is still early in my career but I know that 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 that 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 team-mates at this special club.”
Manchester United has successfully secured the signing of Hojlund from Atalanta for an initial fee of £64m, with potential additional payments of £8m. Despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Hojlund’s preference was to join Old Trafford, which gave Manchester United confidence in completing the transfer.
John Murtough, United’s football director, added: “Rasmus is a truly exceptional talent. He possesses technical and physical attributes which rank him amongst the best players in the world for his age group.
“Working under Erik ten Hag and his coaches will provide Rasmus with the perfect development platform. Everyone across the club will ensure that he is given the time and all the support required to reach his immense potential.
“Throughout the summer, we have acted quickly and decisively to secure our primary targets early in the transfer window.
“This will ensure that Erik and his coaches have the best opportunity to prepare the squad to push for further success in the exciting campaign ahead.”
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