Napoli activates purchase clause for Hojlund at £38 million

Reports in newspapers on Wednesday indicated that Napoli has activated the permanent purchase clause for Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund, on loan from English club Manchester United.

Details of Hojlund's transfer deal
According to what was reported by the "Transfer News Live" account citing the British newspaper "Mirror," the Italian club announced its intention to sign the Danish striker permanently. The value of this deal is £38 million (equivalent to €44 million).

European qualification decides the decision
The activation of the purchase clause came after Napoli secured its qualification to participate in the UEFA Champions League. Napoli currently occupies second place in the Italian league standings with 70 points after 35 rounds, behind leaders Inter Milan who have 82 points, with Napoli holding a slight advantage over both Milan and Juventus in the competition for top positions.