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Hojlund scores first Napoli goal since October as Man Utd loanee catalyses win over Juventus
NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Rasmus Hojlund of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Juventus FC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 07, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
After going eight games without a goal, Rasmus Hojlund scored again for Napoli this evening.
The Danish forward netted a brace, in fact, to prove decisive in the Neapolitan side’s 2-1 win over Juventus. Roaring in celebration in front of the home fans, Hojlund looks like a man with spirit revived and both he and the club will be hoping to continue with this momentum in the final games of 2025.
Napoli have matches in the Champions League, Serie A and Supercoppa Italiana before 2026 arrives and Antonio Conte will want his number nine at his best.
With Romelu Lukaku still not expected back until 2026 and Lorenzo Lucca so far underperforming in his cameos, Hojlund will likely be the club’s leading man for the remainder of the year.
After struggling in the Premier League with Manchester United, Hojlund arrived in Naples during the summer on loan, with an option-to-buy that becomes an obligation if Napoli qualify for the Champions League. Conte’s side have started the season strongly and barring any nasty surprises, will likely find themselves in the top four come May. Therefore, Hojlund’s stay at Napoli will become permanent for a figure of around €50 million, including the cost of the loan itself.
With Lukaku injured, door wide open for Hojlund
