In the hotly covered transfer saga between Manchester United and Atalanta, the deal that will send Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund to the Premier League club will be “confirmed” on Saturday, per a tweet from Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano.
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Necessary documents were signed by the parties involved on Thursday, as also revealed by Romano. At 20 years old, the Dane will get presented at Old Trafford ahead of their 12:45 BST friendly against Ligue 1 team Lens.
Rasmus Hojlund Set for Manchester United Announcement
It’s Rasmus Højlund day at Manchester United, as planned and expected ✨🇩🇰
◉ Official announcement via club statement.
◉ Højlund will be presented at Old Trafford.
◉ Formal unveiling ahead of RC Lens game.All documents signed on Thursday, deal to be ‘confirmed’ today. pic.twitter.com/TvFAmWvkvK
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 5, 2023
Both Sides of the Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United Saga Can Finally Breathe
United fans have been following every update they can read on Hojlund and the process that is taking him towards finally becoming a United player. Soon, however, those updates will turn into match recaps. The Danish forward is anticipated to be a big-time goal-scorer for the Premier League contenders.
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Short of reading a book about the inside dealings of being a player’s agent or a club representative in charge of signing key players, we will not know just how much work everyone went through to make the deal happen. We can assume, though, that both sides are relieved that it is almost finally over.
Fans Optimistic Following Hojlund Signing
Although the final piece of the puzzle – an official announcement – is still missing, United fans are already clamouring about their prized youngster. Some supporters believe that, despite Hojlund’s youth and only one season spent in Serie A, he will be able to instantly adapt to the Premier League.
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Time should be given to the newest – or soon-to-be newest – United player, though. Minimal experience in European club competitions should serve as a warning for those expecting an immediate return on the club’s purchase.
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