In this exclusive interview, Rasmus Højlund opens up about leaving Manchester United on loan, the real reason he chose to join Napoli this summer, and how Romelu Lukaku has shaped his game.

From Atalanta to Manchester United to Napoli, Rasmus reflects on his career decisions over the past few years as he returns to Italy and Serie A. Rasmus discusses the influence of Antonio Conte on his move, his current strengths and weaknesses, and which world-class strikers have inspired his playing style.

Rasmus also shares personal stories, including the first time he met Cristiano Ronaldo, why both Cristiano Ronaldo and Romelu Lukaku are his football idols, and his experiences with the Scotland game and looking ahead to the 2026 World Cup with Denmark. Rasmus talks about the highs, lows, and defining moments of his career so far.

Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
00:32 Intro
00:52 Reflecting On Last Three Years
2:17 Leaving Manchester United
3:16 Joining Napoli
4:39 Proving Himself
6:30 Success This Season
7:00 Romelu Lukaku
8:27 World-Class Striker Influence
9:18 Cristiano Ronaldo
10:28 Denmark Leader
11:35 Keeping His Personality
12:56 World Cup 2026
13:45 Hard On Himself
15:11 Serie A Return
15:56 Manchester United
18:24 Instagram
19:06 His Home
19:29 Outro

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