Ruben Amorim’s £38m Transfer S:ho:ck Leaves Man United Players Stunned
Ruben Amorim’s Transfer Decision Shocks Manchester United Players
The choice by Ruben Amorim to send Rasmus Hojlund on loan to Napoli has taken Manchester United’s squad by surprise, according to a player on the team. Hojlund was forced to join Napoli on deadline day, despite his preference to stay and compete for his place at United. Just a year after being considered a key player alongside teammates Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho, the Danish striker was loaned out with an obligation to buy.
Hojlund, who was eager to remain at United, saw his playing opportunities diminish with the arrival of new signings Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo, all costing over £200 million. Despite his £72 million price tag, he scored only 26 goals in 95 appearances for United, and his teammates believed he would continue with the club.
Amorim made the decision to let Hojlund go, with the club’s owners, Ineos, backing the move. United player Patrick Dorgu, also part of Denmark’s national team, expressed his surprise at the departure, stating: “It’s how football goes — you never know when it’s your turn to move on.”
He added, “We knew similar situations with Christian Eriksen, but Rasmus leaving was a bigger shock. I talked to him during the process and could sense the direction it was heading.”
Hojlund’s loan deal with Napoli includes a fee of around £5.1 million (€6 million), with a future obligation to buy for approximately £38 million (€44 million) under certain conditions. This move marks an important step for Hojlund, offering him the chance to compete in the Champions League and Serie A, alongside former Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay, who has performed well at Napoli.
United issued a statement confirming the transfer: “Rasmus has agreed to join the Serie A champions, under the management of Antonio Conte.”
Hojlund joins a list of clubs he’s represented, including Copenhagen, Sturm Graz, and Atalanta. Napoli’s announcement expressed well wishes, saying: “We wish Rasmus the best for the season ahead.”