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Rasmus Hojlund scored twice on Sunday in Napoli's 2-0 win over Cremonese Striker Rasmus Hojlund completing his permanent transfer from Manchester United to Napoli is a "formality", says their sporting director Giovanni Manna. The 22-year-old, who joined Manchester in a £72m deal from Atalanta in 2023, has scored nine goals since his season-long loan move to the Serie A champions. Earlier this month, Hojlund posted a picture after winning the Italian Super Cup with the caption: "What a great decision looks like. " When asked if Hojlund's permanent Napoli transfer was just a "formality, " Manna replied: "As of today, I think so. " In an interview with Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, he said: "We did everything we could to sign him. "There were more storied clubs interested, but his will was crucial, and we are proud of it. " An obligation to buy clause was included in the deal for Hojlund, but the agreed £38m transfer fee has a condition that means the Italian giants must qualify for the Champions League. Antonio Conte's side sit third in Serie A and would currently qualify. Hojlund scored four league goals for United last season, but even though he expressed a strong desire to remain at the club, summer signings Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo pushed him down the pecking order. "There's an option to buy and an obligation to buy if we qualify for the Champions League, " Manna added. "The player considers himself a Napoli player, and the same goes for us. This is extremely important. " Latest Manchester United news, analysis and fan views Ask about Man Utd - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'Are you sure? ' - Guardiola questions two-horse race Ex-Australia batter Martyn in coma with meningitis 'It's all going right for Arsenal' - can they make it count this time? The Jessops have big plans for a New Year's Eve party Is joy always good for us? Helen Mirren, Julia Donaldson and Rob Brydon bring treasured items Inside the invention of Play-Doh We feel closer to him in Australia - Josh Baker's parents on dealing with loss BBC Sport's 2025 Quiz: 12 months, 12 questions, how many can you get? A sombre and sobering end to the year - Bunce Sporting highlights to look forward to in 2026 Football Daily. Audio Football Daily NFL play-off picture - scenarios & big game deciders in season finale 'Absolutely pivotal' - Championship transfer window preview Torvill & Dean and Wiegman recognised in New Year Honours Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE. Video Kildunne on receiving news of her MBE Tailenders. Audio Tailenders What did Sabalenka and Kyrgios' Battle of the Sexes achieve? Jobs can be saved in Sydney Ashes Test - Mc Grath Best images of 2025 F1 season - on and off the track England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne. Video England claim chaotic two-day Test victory in Melbourne The 25 best sports photos of 2025 - and the stories behind them Forest fulcrum Robertson - 'a talented, highly skilled, unbelievable outside-left' Take on our BBC Gameshows ultimate football quiz 'It's giving me goosebumps' - Europe stars recall Ryder Cup triumph Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.