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Switch skilled Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that new Manchester United signing Rasmus Hojlund will put on the quantity 17.
Hojlund was signed by United on an preliminary €70m deal, with add-ons that might elevate the ultimate switch payment to €85m.
The participant was introduced to a packed-out Previous Trafford final Saturday, simply earlier than the pleasant conflict towards RC Lens.
United followers will nevertheless have to attend earlier than seeing Hojlund play after it was revealed that he’s recovering from an damage sustained whereas nonetheless contracted to Atalanta.
The Purple Devils are aiming to have the Dane again in time for the sport towards Arsenal on September 3.
On Wednesday, Hojlund was noticed operating on the grass and present process a person coaching programme, away from the remainder of his teammates.
There was hypothesis as to what equipment quantity the 20-year-old shall be sporting behind his shirt as he will get his United profession underway.
When the membership submitted its provisional squad numbers for the 2023/24 season, Hojlund was not included as a result of the ultimate determination was not made.
Romano now says, ” Rasmus Højlund shall be Man Utd new quantity 17. Determination made.”
The goalscorer will take up Fred’s quantity, with the Brazilian now one step away from becoming a member of Fenerbahçe.
United have reached an settlement with the Turkish giants over Fred’s switch. Romano additional explains that the 30-year-old midfielder’s medical has already been booked.
Medical booked for Fred as Fenerbahçe participant, deal accomplished and sealed as revealed earlier immediately 🟡🔵🤝🏻 #Fenerbahçe
…and Rasmus Højlund shall be Man Utd new number one️⃣7️⃣. Determination made.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 10, 2023
The quantity 17 shirt on the Theatre of Goals has been worn by a number of the membership’s greatest-ever gamers.
It was beforehand donned by the likes of Andy Cole, Luis Nani and Henrik Larrson. Hojlund had the identical quantity throughout his time in Italy with Atalanta.
