"He also assisted his former Manchester United team-mate Scott McTominay earlier in the match. In doing so, he triggered Napoli's obligation to make his loan permanent. Rasmus Hojlund bagged a goal and an assist as Napoli beat Pisa to confirm Champions League qualification The terms of the deal held that Hojlund's loan would become permanent if he helped Napoli qualify for the Champions League. A fee of 38m is expected to change hands between the clubs."
"Hojlund himself confirmed the move in a statement, writing on his Instagram page that it felt bittersweet to confirm his move away from United, saying it was a dream come true' to play for the club. He wrote: This goal felt symbolic because it means two things. We now secured Champions League with Napoli, which means because of my contract I'm now officially a Napoli player and I'm saying goodbye to Manchester United. That feels weird, because for the past year I already feel like a Napoli player."
"The way you fans supported me, made me feel like home and let me find my confidence again is something I'm so grateful for. To say goodbye to Manchester United is something that kinda feels emotional too. My childhood dream came true by playing at Old Trafford in a red jersey. So the goal today symbolises a new confident start, in which I will give everything for the time ahead to Napoli, and a thank you to all the fans, players and staff of Manchester United who made the dream I had as a kid come true. It's time for new dreams, so let's chase them."
"Speaking in March, Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna described Hojlund's impetus as instrumental' to the club's successful season. He said: "Hojlund has been instrumental. Even when he hasn't scored, he's always worked h"
Rasmus Hojlund scored in the 92nd minute and provided an assist as Napoli beat Pisa 3-0 to secure Champions League qualification. His performance triggered a contractual obligation requiring Napoli to make his loan permanent. The deal is expected to involve a €38m fee between the clubs. Hojlund confirmed the move via an Instagram statement, describing it as bittersweet to leave Manchester United while calling it a dream come true to play for the club. He said the goal symbolized Champions League qualification and his official status as a Napoli player, while also expressing gratitude to Manchester United fans, players, and staff. Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna later described Hojlund’s impact as instrumental to the season’s success.
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