‘We’re going to the bloody European Championship, bloody come on!’: Man United’s new £72m striker Rasmus Hojlund, 20, delights fans with ‘real leader’ speech via megaphone after Denmark’s defeat of Finland
- Rasmus Hojlund helped Denmark move closer to Euro 2024 qualification
- After the match he addressed the crowd with a rousing speech through a megaphone
- Manchester United supporters were delighted by Hojlund’s passionate shout
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has delighted supporters after making a rousing megaphone speech about international duties with Denmark.
The £72million frontman, who joined the club from Atalanta this summer, was appointed during his country’s 1-0 win over Finland in Euro 2024 qualifying.
The victory took them a big step closer to securing their place at next year’s tournament, moving them top of Group H, and Hojlund took the opportunity to thank the traveling match-goers with a passionate shout.
After the final whistle, the 20-year-old walked to the away section with a megaphone and declared that Denmark would indeed reach the European Championship.
“I’ve heard you all play and your passion is everything in football,” Hojlund said. ‘We’re going to the damn Euro, damn it, come on!’
Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund gave a rousing speech to the Danish fans
Hojlund thanked the away section for their support after the Danes’ 1-0 win over Finland
Unsurprisingly, United fans were quick to praise their star’s leadership qualities.
‘Rasmus Hojlund is a real leader!’ one account posted on
‘After Bruno, this has to be the best acquisition that has secured us for the future!
‘He hasn’t scored or played a full 90 yet, but he already has the potential to go down in history as one of our club legends!’
The praise continued, with one account even tipping Hojlund as a potential captain.
United supporters praised Hojlund’s leadership qualities and tipped him as a future club legend
“Future captain, leader and king,” they wrote, alongside a photo of him scoring.
Another added: ‘He’s going to fire us to league glory,’ while a fourth said: ‘His passion is fire. We love it!’
Meanwhile, a fifth user joked: ‘Reminds me of the Vikings series.’
Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who was recently linked with a shock move to United, scored a dramatic winner in the 86th minute to settle the showdown in Helsinki.
Hojlund made his long-awaited debut for United in the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal before the international break, impressing with a striking cameo.
The striker made his long-awaited United debut during the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal
Erik ten Hag will hope the £72million man can revive his side’s stuttering season
Shortly after signing, he was unable to make his first appearance due to a back problem that United had carefully monitored during his medical checks.
Strangely, despite the buzz over Hojlund’s arrival, United’s official club store was unable to sell shirts with his name on the back for over a month as there were no Danish ‘øs’ in stock, as revealed by Mailsport.
Frustrated supporters branded United ‘incompetent’ after being told the Megastore at Old Trafford was waiting for the missing letter to arrive.
Customers were only told on Friday that they were waiting for the ‘unique O’ and were promised an update on Wednesday. However, the shirts are now on sale.
Hojlund is in line to start for United when they return to action against Brighton.