Rasmus Hojlund's swift return from international duty with Denmark to his loan move to Napoli speaks volumes about the 22-year-old's dedication. The Danish striker has joined the Serie A champions on a season-long loan, with Antonio Conte's side securing an option to buy should he impress this season.
Manchester United and Ruben Amorim could potentially pocket a fee of around £38million if Napoli secure a spot in the Champions League. Hojlund will be keen to make a strong first impression as he returns to Serie A after a hiatus of 832 days.
Following Denmark's 3-0 victory over Greece in their World Cup qualifying campaign, where Hojlund netted the third goal, the striker travelled 800km from Greece to join Napoli's training session at the Castel Volturno training centre and gave up a day off to train, as reported by Tuttomercatoweb.
Napoli are gearing up to face Fiorentina this weekend, with Hojlund poised to make his debut for his new side ahead of a midweek clash against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Lorenzo Lucca is expected to lead the attack against Fiorentina at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, but manager Conte has assured supporters that the United loanee will be ready if needed.
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Hojlund did not want to leave United initially, and had vowed to fight for his place despite the arrival of new striker Benjamin Sesko. But he wasn't included by Amorim in the first few games of the new season.
Mason Mount was given the nod up front to begin the campaign, with Sesko waiting in the wings as he continues to get up to speed in the Premier League.
While Joshua Zirkzee has also been preferred to Hojlund as a result of his link-up abilities, which may yet bring the best out of goalscoring wide options Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Hojlund could make his move to Napoli permanent this season if they qualify for the Champions League, according to reports, while Conte's side are aiming to retain their Serie A crown.