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Manchester United have announced the signing of Denmark international\u00a0Rasmus H\u00f8jlund on a contract that will keep him at Old Trafford until June 30, 2028,\u00a0with the option of a further year, subject to international clearance.<\/p>\n
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The capture of\u00a0H\u00f8jlund from Atalanta suggests that the Red Devils are unlikely to make a move for Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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H\u00f8jlund thrived in the Italian Serie A last season with nine goals and four assists in 32 matches, and on the international stage, he has averaged a goal per game for Denmark’s national team.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Only Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman\u00a0(13) and\u00a0Teun Koopmeiners\u00a0(10) scored more league goals that\u00a0H\u00f8jlund\u00a0in the Atalanta squad last season.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Aged 20,\u00a0H\u00f8jlund\u00a0has been compared to another young Scandinavian striker, Manchester City’s\u00a0\u00a0Erling Haaland, who broke several\u00a0records in his maiden season in England, netting 52 goals in 53 all-competition appearances.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Lyngby’s\u00a0Nigeria -eligible midfielder Tochi Chukwuani, who was born in Denmark just like\u00a0H\u00f8jlund, is delighted with the striker’s move to Manchester United.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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H\u00f8jlund posted on Instagram after his signing was confirmed: “Lets get started. So happy to be part of the biggest club In the world! I want so say a huge thank you for the warm welcome at Old Trafford”.<\/p>\n
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Replying to\u00a0H\u00f8jlund’s post, Chukwuani wrote in Danish:”Vi ses” (translated to English, see you), accompanied by handshake and heart emojis.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chukwuani was scouted by Manchester United talent spotters during Denmark’s European U21 Championship qualifier against Wales in June.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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