Marcus Rashford has officially joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United, with a £40 million buy option included in the deal. Villa will cover over 70% of his wages, and if he performs well, a long-term contract could follow.
The 27-year-old forward has struggled for game time at United, last playing on December 7. Since the arrival of manager Ruben Amorim, he has been sidelined due to concerns over his training performance and attitude. Once seen as a future leader at Old Trafford, Rashford’s form dipped, and he found himself out of favor.
Throughout his career at Manchester United, Rashford has played around 430 matches and scored 138 goals, making him the 13th-highest scorer in the club’s history. Despite high expectations after Anthony Martial’s departure, he failed to secure a key role this season.
Aston Villa, currently competing for a top-four finish and a Champions League spot, see Rashford as a valuable addition to their attack. Manager Unai Emery believes the move will help the player regain confidence and contribute to the team’s ambitions. If he impresses, a potential three-and-a-half-year contract could follow.
Rashford had also attracted interest from clubs like Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and Juventus, but his high wages made negotiations difficult. Villa have now secured the deal, giving him the chance to restart his career and prove his worth in the Premier League once again.
