Manchester United announce their 3rd signing of the summer transfer window (Photos).
Manchester United has officially completed the signing of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta in a deal potentially worth up to £72 million.
Negotiations between the Red Devils and Atalanta intensified in late July, with manager Erik ten Hag eager to secure the young forward before the new Premier League season commenced.
Initially, Atalanta aimed for a club-record fee of €90 million (£77m) but ultimately settled for a fixed fee of £64 million, with an additional £8 million in add-ons. Represented by the same agency as Ten Hag, Hojlund agreed to personal terms some time ago and was delighted to fulfill his childhood dream of joining Manchester United, the team he has supported for years……………………….CONTINUE READING
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The 20-year-old Danish forward underwent a medical at Carrington after being absent from Atalanta’s pre-season friendly against Bournemouth, and he has now signed a five-year contract, with the option of a further 12 months. Hojlund’s transfer fee makes him the sixth-most expensive signing in Manchester United’s history.
