Manchester United unveil Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford as £72m striker tipped to be next Erling Haaland

Manchester United have unveiled the signing of striker Rasmus Hojland from Atalanta.

The Red Devils agreed a deal worth £72million to sign the highly-rated 20-year-old.

A Danish boy with a dream of playing for Manchester United. It's real, Rasmus ❤️#MUFC

Ahead of the pre-season friendly against Lens at Old Trafford on Saturday, United teased the announced on Twitter with a blurry video of Hojlund donning a Red Devils shirt.

Moments later, the Denmark international was presented to fans on the pitch.

Hojlund takes United's spending over £150m following the arrivals of Mason Mount and Andre Onana.

He said: “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 am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me. It is still early in my career, but I know that I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players.

“Once I had spoken to the manager, I knew that this environment would be perfect for my development; I am relishing the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the world. Under his guidance and support I know that I am capable of achieving great things together with my new teammates at this special club.”

Hojlund scored nine goals in 32 Serie A appearances after signing for Atalanta in 2022 — and has six in as many games for his country.

United fended off interest from French champions Paris Saint-Germain to sign the former Copenhagen and Sturm Graz star.

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Hojlund has drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, not