Ex-Atalanta forward Hojlund up for Kopa Trophy 

Former Atalanta and present Manchester United ahead Rasmus Hojlund has been nominated for the Kopa Trophy, an award recognising the very best younger gamers on the earth over the past 12 months. 

Organised by France Soccer as a part of the Ballon d’Or awards, the Kopa Trophy is handed to the very best participant aged underneath 21 and in contrast to the Golden Boy award, is open to gamers the world over, not simply in Europe. 

The checklist of nominees for 2023 is made up of 10 candidates: Hojlund, Pedri, Gavi, Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Jamal Musiala, Xavi Simons, Alejandro Balde, Antonio Silva and Elye Wahi. 

The winner is ready to be introduced on the Ballon d’Or ceremony in Paris on October 30. 

Hojlund, who made his debut for United of their most up-to-date Premier League fixture towards Arsenal on Sunday, was introduced over to Outdated Trafford this summer season for a payment of €75m plus €10m in add-ons, a membership file sale for Atalanta. 

Throughout his one season in Serie A, the Dane chipped in with 9 targets and 4 assists from 32 appearances, solely 20 of which have been begins. 

Hojlund has additionally drawn reward from the media in England for his cameo efficiency towards Arsenal, regardless of United conceding twice late on in an eventual 3-1 loss.

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