[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-napoli-trigger-rasmus-hojlund-s-38m-release-clause-manchester-united-s":40,"news-related-napoli-trigger-rasmus-hojlund-s-38m-release-clause-manchester-united-s-en":74,"news-related-match-napoli-trigger-rasmus-hojlund-s-38m-release-clause-manchester-united-s-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",-11,5,"running",false,{"article":41},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":42,"category":43,"excerpt":44,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":45,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":49,"slug":50,"sourceName":51,"sourceURL":52,"teamId":53,"teamName":54,"teamIds":55,"teamNames":64,"title":73},"Napoli have officially announced that Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund will join them on a permanent basis this summer, exercising a £38 million release clause in his contract. The move ends a turbulent chapter for the 23-year-old, who arrived at Manchester United for a staggering £76 million in 2023 but failed to live up to expectations.\n\nHojlund joined Napoli on a season-long loan last summer after managing just 26 goals in 95 appearances across all competitions for United. The Red Devils decided to cut their losses, allowing the forward to seek a fresh start in Serie A. Since then, Hojlund has flourished under Antonio Conte, netting 11 times in 30 league appearances and playing a key role in Napoli's push for Champions League qualification.\n\nThe transfer is technically an obligation to buy if Napoli secure a top-four finish, but sporting director Giovanni Manna has made it clear that the club is fully committed to retaining Hojlund regardless. \"There are no doubts. Rasmus will stay here,\" Manna stated. \"We have an obligation to buy from Manchester United, in case of Champions League access, but he is in our plans regardless of this condition.\"\n\nThe deal represents a significant financial loss for United, who invested heavily in Hojlund as a long-term solution up front. However, the club will recoup a portion of their outlay through the release clause. For Napoli, the acquisition looks like a shrewd piece of business, especially considering Hojlund's improved form and the relatively modest fee compared to his initial transfer.\n\nUnited legend Peter Schmeichel expressed regret over the decision, suggesting the club may be allowing a talented player to leave too soon. \"A bit of a shame because I like Hojlund by the way and think he could have been absolutely fantastic. But I don't think he wants to come back,\" Schmeichel said on a podcast. His former teammate Nicky Butt added criticism of how United handled Hojlund's development: \"What they did with Hojlund was wrong because they brought a young boy in who's not got any Premier League experience and asked him to carry Manchester United.\"\n\nButt also drew parallels to potential incoming target Benjamin Sesko, cautioning that United risk repeating the same mistake by relying on unproven talent without adequate support from experienced forwards. The club has been linked with several strikers ahead of the summer window, but Hojlund's departure leaves a void in the attacking lineup.\n\nFor Napoli, securing Hojlund permanently reinforces their attacking options as they aim to build on a strong season under Conte. The Italian champions sit second in Serie A, and keeping the Danish international will be crucial for their ambitions domestically and in Europe. The deal also underscores Napoli's strategy of acquiring undervalued assets and revitalizing them in a new environment.\n\nHojlund himself will be eager to put his United struggles behind him and continue his development in a system that suits his playing style. With a new long-term contract reportedly agreed, he is set to become a cornerstone of Napoli's future. The move also highlights the growing trend of Premier League clubs selling high-profile failures at a discount, with Italian clubs often benefiting from such opportunities.\n\nAs the summer transfer window approaches, this confirmation marks one of the first major deals to be completed. For Manchester United, it signals a clearout of underperforming assets, while Napoli add a proven goalscorer who has rediscovered his confidence. The contrasting fortunes of Hojlund at the two clubs serve as a reminder that player fit and environment can dramatically influence success.\n\nBased on reporting from Mirror - Football.","news","Napoli confirm permanent signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United for £38m after successful loan. The Danish striker struggled at Old Trafford but revived his career in Serie A. Analysis of what this means for both clubs.","327194649628250113","326135624706822144","Serie A","0","2026-05-05T16:35:50Z","napoli-trigger-rasmus-hojlund-s-38m-release-clause-manchester-united-s","Mirror - Football","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mirror.co.uk\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Ftransfer-news\u002Fmanchester-united-rasmus-hojlund-napoli-37114548","326257539425505280","Napoli",[53,56,57,58,59,60,61,62,63],"326257545712766976","326257539614248960","326257745512632320","326257539769438208","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257545754710016","326257818438995968",[54,65,66,67,68,69,70,71,72],"Manchester United","Atalanta","Members","Inter","Anderlecht","Canada","Newcastle","Trafford","Napoli Trigger Rasmus Hojlund's £38m Release Clause: Manchester United's Expensive Flop Makes Permanent Switch",[75,99,129,152],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":76,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":77,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":78,"slug":79,"sourceName":80,"sourceURL":81,"teamId":82,"teamName":83,"teamIds":84,"teamNames":91,"title":98},"Romelu Lukaku has resumed training with Napoli after a month-long absence mired in controversy and uncertainty. The striker spent time in Belgium for physical recovery, raising questions about his future with the Italian club.","327181007394443265","2026-05-06T02:25:04Z","napoli-s-lukaku-ends-month-long-absence-returns-to-training-amid-controversy","Fútbol","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mundodeportivo.com\u002Ffutbol\u002Fserie-a\u002F20260505\u002F1004179378\u002Flukaku-reaparece-polemica.html","326222711401484288","Belgium",[82,53,60,85,86,87,88,89,90,61],"326222712143876096","326222712592666624","326257537596788736","326257550968229888","326257590545682432","326257593842405376",[83,54,69,92,93,94,95,96,97,70],"Portugal","Congo DR","FC Porto","SKN ST. 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The Italian midfielder spoke openly about his desire to make the move permanent.","327179273792131073","2026-05-06T02:25:01Z","nicolo-zaniolo-opens-up-on-future-i-m-ready-to-stay-at-udinese-permanent-move","Hürriyet","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hurriyet.com.tr\u002Fsporarena\u002Fzaniolodan-gelecegi-icin-net-karar-kalmaya-hazirim-43166943","326257541157752832","Galatasaray",[106,109,110,111,112,113,114,115,116,60,117],"326257539471642624","326222712496197632","326257584308752384","326257625303879680","326257814563459072","326257764663824384","326257695210344448","326257661500723200","326257613643714560",[107,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,69,127],"Udinese","Netherlands","Danubio","Al-Hazm","Histon","Galata","Signal","Italy","Hassania Agadir","Nicolo Zaniolo Opens Up on Future: 'I'm Ready to Stay at Udinese' – Permanent Move from Galatasaray in Sight?",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":130,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":131,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":132,"slug":133,"sourceName":104,"sourceURL":134,"teamId":60,"teamName":69,"teamIds":135,"teamNames":143,"title":151},"AC Milan is in financial turmoil, requiring high-value player sales by June to address debts. The Italian giants face a critical deadline as they struggle to stabilize finances.","327179115226468353","2026-05-06T02:25:02Z","milan-faces-financial-crisis-high-profile-sales-mandatory-by-june","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.hurriyet.com.tr\u002Fsporarena\u002Fmilan-dagiliyor-hazirana-kadar-satis-sarti-43166743",[60,136,137,138,117,139,140,141,142,116,61],"326255040597594112","326255044619931648","326257590050754560","326257810885054464","326257814404075520","326323575902441472","326257539333230592",[69,144,145,146,127,147,148,149,150,126,70],"AEK Larnaca","Larne","New York Red Bulls","York","Hastings United","Andorra","AC Milan","Milan Faces Financial Crisis: High-Profile Sales Mandatory by June",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":43,"excerpt":153,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":154,"leagueId":46,"leagueName":47,"matchId":48,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":155,"slug":156,"sourceName":157,"sourceURL":158,"teamId":90,"teamName":97,"teamIds":159,"teamNames":168,"title":177},"Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku is back after weeks in Belgium treating a hip injury against club orders. He trained alone and met with coach Antonio Conte, signaling a possible end to the dispute.","327189190049533953","2026-05-05T18:04:15Z","romelu-lukaku-back-in-naples-following-controversial-injury-treatment-in","Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continu","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FActualites\u002FLa-fin-du-conflit-apres-plusieurs-semaines-en-belgique-pour-soigner-une-blessure-romelu-lukaku-est-rentre-a-naples\u002F1673406#at_medium=RSS_feeds",[90,160,161,162,163,164,165,166,82,53,116,60,61,167],"326257537865224192","326257556060114944","326257561546264576","326257618995646464","326257621004718080","326257621155713024","326257664612896768","326257536372051968",[97,169,170,171,172,173,174,175,83,54,126,69,70,176],"Estoril","Estudiantes L.P.","Sonderjyske","CA Estudiantes","Esteghlal FC","Esteghlal Khuzestan","Finland","Metz","Romelu Lukaku Back in Naples Following Controversial Injury Treatment in Belgium, Holds Talks with Antonio Conte"]