Rasmus Hojlund is set to join Napoli on a permanent deal from Manchester United after helping the Serie A side secure Champions League qualification with victory over Pisa.
The Denmark striker, who moved to Naples on loan in August, assisted former United team-mate Scott McTominay for the opening goal after 21 minutes at the Stadio Romeo Anconetani.
Defender Amir Rrahmani doubled the lead six minutes later when he headed home Eljif Elmas’ corner, before Hojlund added a third in stoppage time at the end of the second half to take his Serie A tally to 11 goals this season.
The win guarantees second-placed Napoli a top-four finish in Serie A, with Antonio Conte’s side five points clear of Como in fifth place with one match remaining.
As part of the agreement, Napoli are now obliged to make Hojlund’s move permanent for a fee of £38m.
“This goal felt symbolic because it means two things. We now secured Champions League with Napoli, which means because of my contract I’m now officially a Napoli player and I’m saying goodbye to Manchester United,” Hojlund wrote on Instagram.
“My childhood dream came true by playing at Old Trafford in a red jersey. So the goal today symbolises a new confident start, in which I will give everything for the time ahead to Napoli, and a thank you to all the fans, players and staff of Manchester United who made the dream I had as a kid come true.
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