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Rasmus Hojlund told he must improve his goal ratio at Man Utd by Red Devils legend Dimitar Berbatov

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Hojlund arrived at Old Trafford on a five-year deal after the club agreed to a significant financial outlay to secure his services from Atalanta. The transfer fee includes an <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/rasmus-hojlund-red-devil-man-utd-confirm-gbp72m-signing-atalanta-striker-erik-ten-hag-transfer-wish/blt8c3f29284ccf5719" target="_blank">upfront payment of £62 million ($79 million)</a>, with an additional £8m in performance-related bonuses, bringing the total potential cost to £70m ($87 million).

WHAT HAPPENED?

Since arriving in Manchester, Hojlund’s performance has been under the microscope. His debut season at the club was a mixed bag, with the striker <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-legend-admits-darwin-nunez-over-rasmus-hojlund-liverpool-star-missing-one-thing-best-premier-league-striker/blt070ad4d7881694c8#cs9d97f9ce01a002ca" target="_blank">finding the back of the net 16 times in 42 appearances across various competitions</a>. While these numbers are respectable, Berbatov feels that Hojlund has the potential to achieve much more.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

In an interview with <a href="https://www.futbin.com/news/articles/1331/futbin-meet-dimitar-berbatov" target="_blank">Futbin</a>, Berbatov said: "Hojlund's goal ratio must improve. He should be better and I think he can be better. He can do better but it comes down to concentration levels. Keeping his concentration levels high throughout all the games because he had good goal-scoring opportunities and didn't score them.”

WHAT BERBATOV SAID

The Bulgarian further elaborated that this is a critical moment in Hojlund’s career where he needs to push himself harder. While acknowledging that the task won’t be easy, Berbatov stressed that the effort would be worthwhile, especially considering the presence of Ruud van Nistelrooy in the coaching staff."This is the moment where he has to work even harder which won't be easy but it’ll be beneficial," he said. "Especially now that United have Ruud van Nistelrooy in the coaching team. So now if you don’t take this opportunity to learn from one of the best who used to score goals for fun, you’re wasting your time. Speak to Ruud, ask questions, visit his home if you have to, be respectful, listen to him, learn, ask questions and try to add that to your game.”

DID YOU KNOW?

Unfortunately, Hojlund’s progress has been hampered by a hamstring injury he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-injuries-erik-ten-hag-transfer-deals-squad-premier-league/bltcf74d093ec590093" target="_blank">sustained during United’s pre-season friendly against Arsenal </a>last month. The issue has sidelined him for approximately six weeks, delaying his return to action. The forward is expected to be back on the pitch in mid-September, likely after the international break.

WHAT NEXT?

Rasmus Hojlund told he must improve his goal ratio at Man Utd by Red Devils legend Dimitar Berbatov | Goal.com

Manchester United legend Dimitar Berbatov has advised Rasmus Hojlund that he must improve his goal ratio at Old Trafford.

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