Napoli's Sporting Director, Giovanni Manna, has put all speculation to rest with a definitive statement: "There are no doubts. Rasmus will stay here." The Serie A giants are set to make Rasmus Hojlund's loan move permanent as soon as the summer transfer window opens, bringing the Manchester United forward's time at Old Trafford to a close after three years—though only two of those were spent on the pitch for the Red Devils.

Hojlund made the switch to Naples last summer in a deal that included a buy obligation worth £38 million, contingent on Napoli qualifying for the Champions League. While the club has long hinted at keeping the Danish striker, that clause is now set to be triggered automatically in the coming weeks once the team secures their spot in Europe's top competition.

It's been a season of mixed fortunes for Antonio Conte's side. Though they couldn't defend their Scudetto—Inter Milan wrapped up the title over the weekend with three games to spare—Napoli did lift the Italian Super Cup back in December, adding some silverware to their campaign.

For Hojlund, the move has sparked a revival. The 23-year-old, whom United signed for an initial £64 million, has found his form in sky blue after a difficult 2024/2025 season where he managed just four Premier League goals in 32 appearances. This time around, he's netted 14 goals and provided six assists in 42 appearances across all competitions, including 10 in the league and three in Europe.

When United chiefs were negotiating his departure, it was thought Hojlund was keen to stay and prove himself to INEOS. But with how the Red Devils' frontline has performed in his absence—and how he's thrived away from the intense scrutiny of English football—this impending deal looks like the best outcome for everyone involved. As Manna confidently put it, "There are no doubts."