Club CEO happy to have sold this player to Manchester United
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi insists he is ‘happy’ with the summer sale of Rasmus Hojlund, despite the striker’s impressive start to life in Manchester United.
The Danish striker has been impressive so far, which has seen him get compared to United legend Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Speaking to DAZN, Percassi insists that the decision to let Hojlund secure his dream move to Old Trafford was still the right one.
“We are certainly happy with the work done with Hojlund,” the CEO insists.
“Atalanta satisfied the boy when faced with a great opportunity.”
Percassi also revealed his side made a huge £47m profit from Hojlund’s £64 million sale, despite the fact he only arrived 12 months earlier. Also, the deal allowed his side to retain the services of star midfielder Teun Koopmeiners for at least another season.
“This summer, we kept faith with the president’s words. Namely, that (Koopmeiners) would not be sold because we wanted to build the team around him,” Percassi adds.
“He embodies the Atalanta spirit. He has excellent skills, and we hope he continues to show them.”