Manchester United Legend Peter Schmeichel Compares Rasmus Hojlund to Erling Haaland
Manchester United (MU) legend Peter Schmeichel has commented on the club's recent summer transfer acquisition, Rasmus Hojlund, the new striker for the Red Devils.
The five-time Premier League trophy winner with MU expressed his anticipation for Hojlund's performance in the Premier League. The Danish national team striker is seen to possess similar characteristics to Manchester City's goal machine, Erling Haaland.
Rasmus Hojlund's name has been linked to Manchester United for quite some time in this transfer window. After various ups and downs, Erik ten Hag's club has reportedly secured the services of the 20-year-old player from Atalanta.
Renowned transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano claims that Rasmus Hojlund has signed a five-year contract with MU, with an option for a one-year extension.
Sky Sports also reported that the Red Devils had to make a significant financial investment to bring their desired player to Old Trafford, with an estimated fee of £75 million or around Rp1.2 trillion.
Peter Schmeichel, who spent a considerable time competing in the Premier League with Manchester United, shared his opinion about Hojlund's arrival. He believes that the Red Devils have made a good move by recruiting a promising striker.
Furthermore, Schmeichel is looking forward to seeing Hojlund's performances with his former club next season, especially given the belief that the Danish player possesses qualities similar to Manchester City's star striker, Erling Haaland.
According to Schmeichel, "I want to see how Holjund performs in his debut season with MU. He is a young player, but he is similar to Haaland. They share similarities in terms of speed, strength, and mentality. He (Hojlund) is just slightly younger than Haaland, but he has the potential."
"He can be a prospect for Manchester United. Hopefully, he will develop into a stronger player. I believe Manchester United has recruited a very good striker," added the 59-year-old former goalkeeper.
Statistical Comparison Between Rasmus Hojlund and Erling Haaland
Rasmus Hojlund is widely regarded as one of the promising young strikers in European football, thanks to his excellent performances while playing for Atalanta. According to Transfermarkt, Hojlund made 34 appearances for the Serie A club in all competitions last season, contributing 10 goals and 4 assists to his team.
On the other hand, Erling Haaland had a remarkable debut season in the Premier League after joining Borussia Dortmund. The 23-year-old Norwegian footballer showcased his prowess by scoring 35 goals in just 34 Premier League matches.
Haaland also demonstrated his competitiveness in the Champions League, scoring 12 goals in 13 matches, which ultimately helped Manchester City secure the title last season.