The youngster from Chelsea, who will be making his Old Trafford debut, has been included in Erik Ten Hag’s strong starting 11 to face off against the runner-up from Ligue 1 from the previous season.

Manchester United secure young striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta

Rasmus Hojlund, a striker for Atalanta, has signed a five-year contract with Manchester United.

The 20-year-old has an option for another year, which would extend his spell at Old Trafford until 2029. He scored 27 goals in 87 games for the Serie A club, and he has tallied six goals in six games for Denmark.

Hojlund made the following statement to the club’s website: “It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player.”

I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the chance to make my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥hood goal come true, and I will do whatever it takes to vindicate the club’s confidence in me.

“I know that I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players,” the young athlete said.