Manchester United-Misfit Marcus Rashford spent the second half of last season in Aston Villa and the Premier League side have now confirmed their plans about a permanent deal
Aston Villa has officially confirmed that they will not permanently sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. The attacker spent the second half of last season on loan in the midlands after a public fall-out with Ruben Amorim.
The side of Unai Emery had succeeded in negotiating an option of £ 40 million to buy it permanently. Rashford, 27, performed relatively well in Villa Park and scored four goals and noted six assists in 17 performances before his season was limited by an injury.
It was previously reported that Villa would leave the chance to keep him, something that they have now confirmed in a statement. They have announced that Rashford returned to Old Trafford, while colleague Loanese Marco Asensio and Axel Disasi have been sent back to Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea respectively.
A club statement was: “Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford and Axel Disasi each came to Villa in February at loan agreements until the end of the 2024/25 season.
“Offensive midfielder Asensio enjoyed 21 trips in Claret and Blue and scored eight goals, including three over both legs of our UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw against Club Brugge.
“Forward Rashford made 17 performances for the club and registered a total of nine target contributions in all competitions, a brace in our FA Cup quarterfinals against Preston North End.
“Defender Disasi arrived from Chelsea and made 10 performances for Villa, his first in the middle of February against Ipswich. Everyone in Aston Villa wants to thank each of the players for their efforts and amazing dedication to the club and wish them the best for the future.”
In the meantime, Villa has also confirmed that both Robin Olsen and Kourtney Hause were left at the end of their respective deals. Villa's decision about Rashford now leaves him in a somewhat uncomfortable position.
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He seems to have little future under Amorim, while he is not willing to take a cut to his elevated wage package. Rashford is interested in moving to Barcelona, ​​with the Catalans also admirers, but their financial situation can make a movement somewhat difficult.
Rashford has left on his contract with Old Trafford for another three years. His former united teammate Timothy Fosu-Mensah recently shared his thoughts about Rashford's situation.
He said to the independent: “I just want him to be happy. Everyone just wants him to be happy. Being the most important things that he feels good, for him to feel happy. Look, the quality is certain. Nobody has to say anything about this quality, because he is a top player.”