Romano says 'HERE WE GO' to Hojlund and a WORLD-RECORD deal

Robin Bairner

Updated: 4 Aug 2023 11:46 BST
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Fabrizio Romano, Rasmus Hojlund, Man Utd — © ProShots

Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund has signed his contract with Manchester United to make him the Red Devils’ third major transfer signing of the summer.

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Hojlund will follow Mason Mount and Andre Onana to the club, with the possibility of Sofyan Amrabat following in short order as manager Erik ten Hag pursues the Fiorentina midfielder.

Romano reports that the Denmark international has penned a deal that will keep him at Old Trafford for at least five years.

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“Rasmus Hojlund is a new Manchester United player,” Romano told his YouTube channel. “During the night, Hojlund has signed a new contract as a new Man Utd player. It’s a contract valid until June 2028 with an option for a further season. Finally, after two days of medical tests, Hojlund has signed the contract.

“He will be unveiled as a new Manchester United player on Saturday, right before the friendly against Lens.”

Hojlund will become Man Utd’s most expensive striker in history, with the total cost of the attacker potentially €85 million if he hits bonus conditions. The Red Devils will pay €75m upfront for the youngster.

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Romano has also said ‘Here we go!’ to Manchester City’s transfer for RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol, who will cost Pep Guardiola’s side €90m.

“Gvardiol has landed,” Romano explained. “The medical tests are booked on Friday. So Gvardiol will complete the medical and will sign as a new Manchester City player on a €90m deal. Done, completed and agreed.

“Gvardiol is a new Man City player.”

The Croatia international will become the most expensive centre-back in history, surpassing the record, which was set when Man Utd paid Leicester City €87m for Harry Maguire.