Hojlund returns to Serie A, heated challenge between two top clubs: here’s where he’ll play

The soccer market never sleeps, and when it comes to excellent returns to Serie A, Rasmus Hojlund’s name is one that makes fans’ hearts flutter. The young Danish striker, currently at Manchester United, could soon re-embrace the Italian league, where he made his mark with Atalanta.

Breaking the news was Matteo Moretto, an experienced market journalist, speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel. Hojlund is not an ordinary name. Arriving in Italy in 2022 from Austria Vienna, he has enchanted Bergamo with goals and knockout performances, so much so that he convinced Manchester United to shell out as much as 75 million euros to bring him to Old Trafford in 2023.

But in the Premier League, things have not gone quite as dreamed. Between ups and downs, the Dane has not found the continuity he was looking for. And now, with the market churning, Serie A may be ready to welcome him back with open arms. But where might he end up? Let’s take stock of this story.

Rasmus Hojlund in Serie A: la Juventus in pole

According to Matteo Moretto, Juventus is ahead in the race for the Dane. The first exploratory contacts with the player’s entourage have reportedly already started, and the Bianconeri seem determined to get serious. The idea is clear: to reinforce the attack with a young, physical profile that is already accustomed to Italian soccer. Hojlund, at 22, perfectly meets these requirements, and his past in Serie A is a calling card that does not go unnoticed.

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But why Juventus of all places? Simple: the Bianconeri are planning a forward revolution. With Dusan Vlahovic likely to say goodbye to Turin after the Club World Cup – perhaps heading for the Premier League – they need a replacement up to the mark. And Hojlund, with his speed and flair for goal, could be the man.

Of course, snatching the Dane from Manchester United will not be a walk in the park: the Red Devils have invested so much in him and could ask for a figure close to 50-60 million euros. But Giuntoli, a master of the market, has already shown that he can pull rabbits out of his hat: who knows if he won’t succeed this time as well.

Hojlund al Napoli: un’opzione intrigante per Conte

If Juventus is in pole, Napoli is certainly not standing idly by. The Azzurri, led by Antonio Conte, have put Rasmus Hojlund in their sights, although for now other leads seem to take precedence. Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca and Parma’s Bonny are hot names for the summer soccer market, but the Dane remains a hot option. A striker of depth is needed to flank Romelu Lukaku, and Hojlund, with his mix of power and technique, could be the perfect coup.

Of course, Napoli would have to deal with no small obstacle: Manchester United will not let him leave lightly, and the costs could go up. But the Azzurri have already shown they can fish for talent from the Premier – think Scott McTominay – and a return to Serie A could tantalize Hojlund, who would find a warm piazza in Naples and a coach capable of bringing out the best in him. For now it’s a hypothesis, but woe to underestimate it.