Manchester United fans have just learnt how quickly Rasmus Hojlund can run 100 metres

Manchester United fans have just learnt Rasmus Hojund’s 100-metre time.

It was revealed on Saturday that United had agreed a £72million deal to sign Hojlund from Serie A.

The 20-year-old will join Old Trafford for an initial transfer fee of £64million, with possible £8million surcharges.

Hojlund only joined Atalanta in August 2022 and since then the striker has scored 10 goals in 34 appearances.

Hojlund, who is expected to sign a five-year deal with an option for one more season, will be United manager Erik ten Haga’s third signing this summer after signing Mount and Andre Onana for £55m (from £47.2m). million pounds).

Although United tried to sign Hojlund for less than £60m, Denmark international Erik ten Hags would have been his first choice as a striker.

While the signing has caused some surprises in some circles given that the striker has made fewer than 90 appearances in his professional career, United fans are certainly delighted with their latest signing.

Last season, Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini compared Hojlund to compatriot Erling Haaland and revealed the youngster’s100m time.

“The characteristics are very similar, especially whenitcomestoacceleration,” Gasperini told TalkSPORT. “He is a very fast competitor,covering 100 meters in less than 11 seconds.

For itssize,it has a low center of gravity and incredible walkingspeed.“Iam convinced that he will have a great career.Technicallyit always shows different and better things.” , United fans on Twitter (X) were ecstatic as news of Hojlund’s electric pace was shared on the platform.

One person said,”We are committedtomakinghim a supernatural athlete.”

Another wrote: “Ngl isreallycrazy.

”A third person said: “Itreally shows why [Erik ten Hag] said he wanted to be the transition group that most of the deadliest fans in the world go crazy. Given that, though, it’s the quality of the best pressing.

“Attracting winners and ball carriers is vital forus to be able to providefor Rashy and Højlund in moments like these. It will be fun to watch.

The Fourth wrote, “It’s incredibly fast.”