Hojlund joined Napoli from Manchester United on loan with an option to buy last summer.
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The Danish international has already scored six goals in Serie A this season, two more than he managed in the Premier League at Old Trafford in 2024-25.
Former Atalanta striker Hojlund moved to Napoli at the end of August following a serious injury to Romelu Lukaku.
Napoli ‘did everything’ to sign Hojlund
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 18: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Italian Super Cup semi-final match between SSC Napoli and AC Milan at King Saud University Stadium on December 18, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh/Getty Images)
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“We did everything we could to sign him. There were more clubs interested, but his will was crucial and we are proud of it,” Napoli sporting director Manna told Corriere dello Sport.
“We had no doubts. Rasmus is decisive in terms of numbers, but also in how he understands the coach’s contributions. This makes the difference.
“There is an option to buy and an obligation to buy if we qualify for the Champions League. The player is considered a Napoli player, and the same goes for us. This is extremely important.”
The journalist asked if Hojlund’s permanent transfer to Napoli was just a “formality”, and Manna replied: “As of today, I think so.”
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Hojlund is one of many players Napoli have signed from the Premier League in recent years.
“It is the reference market, where even players who come from mid-table teams like Billing can help you,” Manna said.
“They have a mentality, but sometimes it takes more heart.”
Will Lang leave Napoli in January?
NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Noa Lang of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Atalanta BC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
Noa Lang, meanwhile, arrived at the Stadio Maradona from Dutch side PSV last summer, but has yet to fulfill his potential in Naples, to the point that Manna refused to rule out his sale in January.
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“He comes from a different reality and it has taken him a while (to adapt), but he has played some good games,” said the Napoli director.
“We expect more from him, but we have not made a decision. The players must feel happy and involved and believe in what they do. The group comes before the individual. It is good that they understand it, otherwise we will make decisions based on the moment.”