Erik ten Hag gives fascinating insight into what Rasmus Hojlund will bring to the Man Utd team

Erik ten Hag has explained what new signing Rasmus Hojlund will bring to his Manchester United team in the coming months – and it's a profile they've needed for years.

The 20-year-old Danish forward was presented to fans inside Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon ahead of their pre-season clash against Ligue 1 side Lens.

Hojlund, a boyhood Manchester United fan, watched from the stands as goals from Marcus Rashford, Antony and Casemiro sealed a relatively-straightforward 3-1 win.

And after the full-time whistle, a delighted Ten Hag opened up about a number of subjects, including the highly-anticipated arrival of Hojlund.

Speaking to MUTV, the Dutch manager said: "He is really a front man, very direct to the goal. A very good presser, a physical presence and I think in the balance of this squad we needed that.

"Alongside Rashford, [he is] another player who is direct and can score goals and that is all in his mind – he wants to score goals."

You can watch the full segment at 3:17 below.

Ten Hag went on to hail Hojlund's "huge potential" but asked the former Copenhagen forward to prove his worth.

"I think he has such a huge potential and now it is up first to him to explore that and we will support him – all the coaches," he added.

"I’m sure the whole team was waiting for a type like him and they will integrate and in the dressing room or on the pitch they will help him.

"But as I said, finally the player – he has to prove it."

Then, after explaining how Hojlung can get the best out of himself with a strong desire to succeed, Ten Hag added: "That is the characters we need: we need hungry players.

"He is a player who is so determined to score goals and win games and win trophies."

Ten Hag also wants the player to use his direct approach and link-up play. "That is our idea," he said. "But now we have to transfer that to the pitch."

Hojlund, who has scored 27 goals in 87 club appearances, opened up about his 'dream' move in an interview with United's official website.

“It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy, and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player," he said.

“I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me.

"It is still early in my career, but I know that I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players."

Let's get started 👹🔥🔥So happy to be part of the biggest club in the world! I want to say a huge thank you for the warm welcome at Old Trafford 🥰 pic.twitter.com/SHTIwvsCf5

— Rasmus Højlund (@RasmusHojlund10) August 5, 2023

The 20-year-old added: “Once I had spoken to the manager, I knew that this environment would be perfect for my development.

"I am relishing the opportunity to work with one of the best coaches in the world. Under his guidance and support, I know that I am capable of achieving great things together with my new team-mates at this special club.”

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