Blackmore Blames Ronaldo Exit for Hojlund’s Struggles

Former Manchester United player Clayton Blackmore has highlighted the impact of Cristiano Ronaldo‘s departure on the performance of Rasmus Hojlund at Old Trafford.

The 22-year-old Danish striker — who joined from Atalanta for a transfer fee of €77 million in the summer of 2023 — has yet to live up to the high expectations placed on him.

Although he was projected as Manchester United’s long-term frontman, Hojlund has struggled to show his full potential — a situation that Blackmore believes is closely linked to the absence of Ronaldo at the club.