Who is Rasmus Højlund? All you need to know about Manchester United’s new signing
Rasmus Hojlund is a Danish striker who is set to complete his move to Manchester United.
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Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United. (Source: Man Utd News)
Manchester United is set to acquire the talent of 20-year-old Danish attacker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta in a highly anticipated deal. The young, fiery forward attracted interest from a number of clubs, but Old Trafford appears to be his final destination as an agreement is almost complete.
The prospective signing of Hojlund created excitement for the team’s prospects in the upcoming season as fans eagerly await the official announcement. After Manchester United decided against pursuing moves for Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen, Hojlund became their main center-forward target. The club originally wanted to sign an experienced No. 9. But they changed their minds and decided to work with Hojlund because of his promise.
Furthermore, the reports suggest that the Danish striker is set to move to Manchester United for a significant sum of £60 million. Due to his potential and the desire to improve their attacking alternatives for the following season, the club has decided to invest in him.
Who is Rasmus Højlund?
Danish striker Rasmus Højlund, 20, currently competes for Atalanta in Serie A. He demonstrated his ability to score goals last season by scoring an astounding 16 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Top teams took notice of his performances, but Manchester United are set to land the player.
Where is Rasmus Højlund from?
Rasmus Hojlund was born and raised in Copenhagen, Denmark. His roots and background are in Denmark, despite the fact that he has achieved success with Atalanta in Italy.
Rasmus Højlund’s personal life
As for his relationship, Rasmus Hojlund is currently dating Laura Rhod Sondergaard, who is also from Denmark and is 19 years old. Rasmus Hojlund was raised in Hrsholm, Copenhagen, along with his identical twin brothers, Oscar and Emil Hojlung.
They were raised by their parents, Anders Hojlund (the father) and Kirsten Winther (the mother). Notably, both of his brothers, Oscar and Emil Hojlung play professional football.
Rasmus Højlund’s expectations and potential
Rasmus Hojlund is highly anticipated by Manchester United supporters as the team strives to compete at the highest level. They see him as a promising young addition to the group who will energize the attacking line-up with his quickness, mentality, talent, and versatility. Hojlund could prove to be indispensable due to his inherent ability as a forward and with room for improvement.
The Red Devils are hopeful that under the direction of manager Erik Ten Hag, he can develop into a world-class striker even if he may need some time to acclimatize and gain experience in the Premier League.
Rasmus Højlund’s enthusiasm for Manchester United
Rasmus Hojlund’s £60 million transfer to Manchester United is imminent, raising expectations to new heights. Fans are anticipating seeing the young Danish striker wear the venerable Red Devils jersey as he prepares to start a new chapter in his career.
Supporters are optimistic that Hojlund’s arrival can help Manchester United’s pursuit of success in the 2023-2024 season as their offensive force grows stronger. All eyes are on Old Trafford as the official announcement approaches, anxiously anticipating the moment Hojlund becomes a part of the legendary club’s history.
Rasmus Højlund’s career
In his last stint at the Serie A side Atalanta Rasmus Hojlund has made a total of 32 appearances scouring toal 9 goals and 2 assists. Prior to that, he was with Sturm Graz in the Bundesliga where he participated in a total of 7 matches scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.
Rasmus has made total 2 appearances for the Danish National Team in the UEFA Nations League. In 2021/22 he kept up his impressive performances. He was involved in 28 games and scored a total of 6 goals contributing only 1 assist. During the 2022/23 season, he garnered attention from managers of top clubs all over Europe, thanks to his impressive performances. Throughout the season, he scored 13 goals and provided 4 assists.
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