Scott McTominay scores as Napoli win seals £38m Rasmus Hojlund transfer
Scott McTominay scored and secured Champions League football as Napoli beat Pisa 3-0 on Sunday, triggering a £38m permanent transfer for Rasmus Hojlund.
The former Manchester United midfielder opened the scoring after just 20 minutes to set the visitors on their way to a commanding victory.
Amir Rrahmani added a second before Hojlund struck in second-half stoppage time to complete the rout.
The Danish striker’s late goal not only capped off an impressive team performance but also activated a crucial clause in his loan agreement from Old Trafford.
Permanent move confirmed for Hojlund
Antonio Conte’s side are now guaranteed a spot in Europe’s elite club competition next season with one league match remaining against Udinese.
Reaching this milestone means the initial temporary deal for the forward will automatically be converted into a permanent £38m transfer.
Both former Premier League stars have been widely praised by the Italian sporting press for their immense impact in Serie A.
The Scotland international, who helped secure the Scudetto last season and the Italian Supercup in December, was named man of the match by Eurosport.
“He dominates the midfield,” Eurosport noted in their post-match player ratings.
“He scores the goal to make it 1-0 with a billiard-like shot from a perfect run and fights for every ball.”
Overcoming an injury-hit campaign
Securing a top-tier European spot marks a significant achievement for a squad that has navigated nearly 30 separate injuries throughout the current campaign.
Gazzetta dello Sport highlighted the resilience of the team, noting that their influential core was vital to overcoming the physical toll of the season.
“On an afternoon with a pace not far removed from that of an early August friendly, the Azzurri needed just the strikes of three of their most important players,” the Italian daily reported.
The veteran Italian manager can now confidently rotate his squad for their final home fixture.
A single point against Udinese will guarantee a second-place finish, maintaining a remarkable managerial record where Conte has never finished lower than second while managing Juventus, Inter Milan, or the Neapolitan club.