Manchester United have completed a £72m deal to sign Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. His arrival at the club has been met with high expectations, with Rio Ferdinand comparing Hojlund’s situation to Darwin Nunez’s when he joined Liverpool.
Hojlund and Nunez have similar attributes that make them suitable for the Premier League, however, the price tag may put pressure on Hojlund to perform.
This article will discuss Hojlund’s potential in the Premier League and the adjustments he will have to make.
Hojlund’s Arrival
Upon joining Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund will become Erik ten Hag’s third signing for the club, alongside Mason Mount and Andre Onana, with Jonny Evans returning on a short-term deal.
Hojlund arrives from Atalanta in a £72m deal, with a five-year contract, and is expected to lead the line for the Premier League side. Ten Hag’s first season has resulted in a third place finish and a League Cup victory, their first trophy since 2017.
The 20-year-old Danish striker has scored 10 goals in 34 appearances for Atalanta, indicating his potential for the Premier League. However, his adjustment to his new surroundings may take time, as it did for Darwin Nunez at Liverpool.
Similarities to Nunez
Comparing the two strikers, Hojlund and Nunez share certain attributes that make them suitable for the Premier League. Both are young and possess the technical and physical abilities required to perform well in the Premier League.
Nunez’s first season at Liverpool was considered an adjusting period, which Ferdinand believes Hojlund will also go through. Despite the similarities, Nunez had a better season than Hojlund last season, having scored nine goals in 29 Premier League appearances.
It is expected that Hojlund will improve with time, but it may not happen in his first season. Ferdinand hopes Hojlund will have better success than Nunez did in his first season.
Price Tag and Potential
The transfer fee and potential of the player may put pressure on their performance. Incoming Manchester United signing Rasmus Hojlund is no exception to this, as his £72m fee from Atalanta is the second highest ever paid by the club.
The 20-year-old Danish striker is expected to lead the line for the Red Devils, and while his 10 goals in 34 appearances for Atalanta last season show great promise, Rio Ferdinand believes he will need time to adjust to the Premier League. Ferdinand sees potential in Hojlund, but acknowledges that it may not go as well as expected in his first season.
It is important to note that the high price tag is not in Hojlund’s control, and that adjusting to the Premier League will take time. However, Hojlund still has the potential to succeed at Manchester United and could prove to be a valuable asset.
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