The latest footballer to declare that playing for Manchester United was his childhood dream is Rasmus Hojlund. The new £72 million striker for the Red Devils has the proof to back up his claim! At just ten years old, Hojlund penned a statement for a school project outlining his two football aspirations: to play for the Danish national team and Manchester United.
Hojlund’s relentless attitude has set the bar high at Man United, and both of his childhood goals have come to fruition within a decade—a remarkable achievement for the “winning child,” who inspires the dedicated Dane to continue his development.
In his letter, Hojlund wrote, “My goal is to play for the Danish national team and for Manchester United.” He shared this letter with TV2 Sport, celebrating the realization of the first goal with his debut senior cap in September.
United successfully fended off PSG’s last-minute attempt to secure his transfer from Atalanta last Thursday, completing the second part of his childhood dream. Hojlund emphasizes the importance of having big dreams and the courage to pursue them; without that, achieving one’s objectives is unlikely.
“It’s uncommon to get everything in one package, but for me and Manchester United, I’d say everything has just come together. It is the ideal match,” he stated.
“The club is currently undergoing a process, and I would dearly love to be a part of it. This is also why I made the decision to move here at this time; I believe I can develop with the team, and with any luck, we can win many trophies together.”
Born in Copenhagen, Hojlund uploaded a nostalgic photo of himself as a young student wearing United shirts alongside his younger brothers, Emil and Oscar. While his siblings donned red shirts, he wore a black one.
Reflecting on his early devotion to United, he recalled, “I was very small when I first became devoted to United. I think that Rasmus at ten would probably be ‘buzzing,’ as they say over here in England.”
Despite his enthusiasm, Hojlund will miss United’s opening two games due to a preseason injury sustained while playing for Atalanta. Nevertheless, his journey to becoming a key player for Manchester United is just beginning, and fans are eager to see what he will achieve.
