The most recent footballer to claim that playing for Manchester United was his childhood dream is RASMUS HOJLUND.

But the new £72 million striker for the Red Devils has the proof!

Rasmus Hojlund wrote a note saying his dream was to play for Man Utd when he was tenCredit: Rasmus Hojlund via TV2 Sport

Rasmus Hojlund’s message

Hojlund, 20, revealed a statement he penned when he was ten years old for a school project outlining his two football goals.

Both have materialized in less than ten years, which is a significant victory for the “winner child” who inspires the committed Dane to keep growing.

Ten years ago, Hojlund wrote: “My goal is to play for the Danish national team and for Manchester United.” He then read the letter to TV2 Sport.

With the first of his six senior caps in September, dream part one became a reality.

And United successfully resisted PSG’s last-minute interest to seal his signing from Atalanta last Thursday, completing the second part of the goal.

According to Hojlund, it’s all about having big dreams and having the courage to pursue them. If not, you won’t succeed in your objectives.

“It’s uncommon to get everything in one package, but with me and Manchester United, I’d say everything has just come together. It is the ideal match.

“The club is currently undergoing a process, and I would dearly love to be a part of it.

Rasmus Hojlund is in training with Man Utd but might miss the first two Prem matchesCredit: Getty

The frontman was presented to fans at Old Trafford last SaturdayCredit: Getty

“This is also why I have chosen to come here now, because I feel I can grow with the club, and hopefully we can win a lot of trophies together.”

The Copenhagen-born hitman also shared a picture of the schoolboy him with younger brothers Emil and Oscar in United tops.

Rasmus wore a black shirt while his siblings were in red.

He said his devotion to United began when he was “very small”.

Hojlund added: “I think that Rasmus at ten would probably be “buzzing”, as they say over here in England.

“(He) set himself a goal, so that’s what I’ve gone after.”

Hojlund will, however, miss United’s first two matches with a pre-season injury picked up with Atalanta.

And he could be out longer amid claims he has a back problem that needs rest for full recovery.