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Napoli clinches CL spot, triggers €44M Hojlund sale

5/17/2026

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Napoli Triggers Sale

Napoli’s 3-0 win over Pisa secured Champions League qualification and triggered Manchester United’s €44 million obligation to sell Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund scored 15 goals and eight assists in 43 appearances for Napoli during the loan.
The €44 million fee ranks as United’s fifth-largest sale and avoids a book-value loss.
United received a loan fee and has banked £38 million for the summer transfer window.

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Napoli Secures CL

Napoli could be drawn against Manchester United in the 2026-27 Champions League group stage.
Napoli’s 1-0 win over Roma in late November and 2-2 draw earlier guarantee a top-four Serie A finish.
Antonio Conte’s Napoli will finish no lower than fourth, securing a Champions League berth.
Brazil midfielder Casemiro will leave Manchester United when his contract expires, joining Hojlund as a summer departure.

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Hojlund Leads Napoli

Rasmus Hojlund leads Napoli with 14 goals in all competitions despite a six-match goalless run and supplied the assists for equalizers against Bologna and Parma.
Sporting director Giovanni Manna said Napoli will keep Hojlund and that the purchase obligation is secondary to their plans.
Manager Antonio Conte defended Hojlund, noting he is the squad’s sole striker, deserves rest, and has room for improvement.

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Napoli Triggers Sale

Napoli’s 3-0 win over Pisa secured Champions League qualification and triggered Manchester United’s €44 million obligation to sell Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund scored 15 goals and eight assists in 43 appearances for Napoli during the loan.
The €44 million fee ranks as United’s fifth-largest sale and avoids a book-value loss.
United received a loan fee and has banked £38 million for the summer transfer window.

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