Hojlund happy to stay at Napoli, says Conte has not confirmed exit
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Rasmus Hojlund says he is very happy to remain at Napoli after the club triggered the obligation to buy following Champions League qualification. He also said Antonio Conte has not informed the squad that he is leaving despite growing speculation.
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Attributed to original sourceRasmus Hojlund confirms he is ‘very happy to stay here for a long time’ after Napoli bought him outright from Manchester United, but reveals Antonio Conte ‘hasn’t told us’ he’s leaving.
The final game of the season with Udinese kicks off at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona at 17.00 UK time (18.00 CEST).
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Hojlund eager for Napoli future NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 11: Giovanni Di Lorenzo of SSC Napoli celebrates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Bologna FC 1909 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 11, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images) The Partenopei already secured their top four finish and Champions League qualification last week, which means that the clause in his loan move from Manchester United is set to be activated for an outright purchase .
“I’m very happy to continue here at Napoli. I think I’ve got a good connection with the fans, the players, the staff, manager and the whole football club, so I’m very happy to stay here for a long time,” Hojlund told DAZN Italia.
That agreement was an initial one-season loan worth €6m with an obligation to buy in case of Champions League qualification for another €44m.
There was a barbecue at the Castel Volturno training ground this week, which was seen as a farewell party for coach Conte.
However, when asked what message the tactician had passed on to his players, Hojlund revealed there was no big speech or even statement yet.
“We’ve not been told anything. We had a barbecue during the week, getting some nice food, but that’s everything. You probably know more than me if he’s leaving, because he hasn’t told the squad yet.”
Conte has dropped multiple hints, including this evening before kick-off, that this is his last game with Napoli after two years where he won the Scudetto and Supercoppa Italiana.
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What happened
Rasmus Hojlund confirmed he expects to stay at Napoli long term after the club secured Champions League qualification, activating the obligation to buy him from Manchester United. The deal was reported as a €6m loan plus a €44m permanent purchase clause tied to top-four qualification. Hojlund described strong connections with the fans, staff and club, signaling stability around his own future. On Antonio Conte, he said the coach has not told the squad he is leaving, even though outside speculation suggests the final match could be Conte's last in charge.
Chance analysis
This matters mainly as a squad-continuity signal for Napoli, with Hojlund indicating commitment and no immediate player-side uncertainty around his future. The Conte situation remains unresolved, which creates some managerial uncertainty, but the absence of confirmation means the current setup is not yet officially disrupted.
Positive for Napoli squad continuity through Hojlund's permanence, but slightly offset by unresolved uncertainty around Conte.
Treat this as a mild Napoli stability update for the player, but keep managerial uncertainty flagged until Conte's status is officially confirmed.