Rasmus Hjlund has signed a contract with Manchester United that runs through June 2028 with an option for an additional year, pending international clearance.

The striker, who is only 20 years old, has already scored 27 goals in 87 club games, including 10 last season while playing for Atalanta in Italy. Hjlund has six goals in six appearances for Denmark as a senior international.

It is no secret that I have supported this wonderful club since I was a young child, and I once dreamed of leaving Old Trafford as a Manchester United player, according to Rasmus Hjlund.

“This opportunity to make that ambition a reality excites me tremendously, and I’m determined to repay the club’s faith in me. Even though it is still early in my career, I am confident that I am prepared to advance and join this team of elite athletes.

“After speaking with the manager, I realized that this setting would be ideal for my growth. The chance to collaborate with one of the top trainers in the world excites me. Together with my new teammates at this unique club, I am confident that I can accomplish great things with his help.Manchester United’s director of football, John Murtough, stated:

Rasmus is a talent that is genuinely exceptional. He is among the top players in the world for his age group thanks to his technical and physical skills. Rasmus will have the ideal training ground working with Erik ten Hag and his instructors. Everyone in the club will make sure he receives the attention and assistance needed for him to realize his enormous potential.

“Throughout the summer, we took swift and decisive action to sign our top targets before the transfer market opened. This will guarantee that Erik and his coaches have the best chance to get the team ready to push for further success in the thrilling upcoming season.