Man United’s new £72m man Rasmus Hojland leaves a photo shoot in Manchester as the club prepare to unveil him before their Lens friendly

Rasmus Hojland was spotted leaving a photoshoot the day before Manchester United plan to unveil him, having wrapped up a £72million move for the striker.

Desperate to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s frontline ahead of the new season, United agreed a bumper deal for Atalanta for the frontman, who promptly underwent his medical and put pen to paper on a five-year contract earlier this week.

Hojlund, 20, flew into Manchester on Tuesday afternoon after United settled on a fee and reported to the club’s Carrington training complex, though an announcement was seemingly delayed with his medical checks taking priority instead.

Now, though, the finishing touches on the high-profile switch, United’s third of the summer, appear to have been completed after a photo shoot was held.

Indeed, the ace was spotted leaving a building in the city, seemingly via the back door, before jumping into a blacked-out people carrier and being ferried away. 

It is currently unclear who had organised the shoot but the step is likely to be the final obstacle before Hojlund’s grand announcement this weekend.

Hojlund was also accompanied by his girlfriend, Laura Rhod Sondergaard, who has often been spotted cheering on her partner in person at games.

As reported by Mail Sport, United plan to unveil the striker before their friendly with Ligue 1 side Lens on Saturday, with supporters anticipating the first sighting. 

Denmark international Hojlund follows both Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door at Old Trafford and is expected to be a regular starter next campaign.

Atalanta were reluctant to let go of their prized asset but United were keen to seal the deal and eventually reached an agreement including add-ons. 

The move had almost been hijacked by Paris Saint-Germain at the death, despite the fact Hojlund had quickly become a priority target for United this summer.