‘I just want to play football’ – Marcus Rashford in 78-word statement as Man Utd ace completes Aston Villa loan transfer
‘I just want to play football’ – Marcus Rashford in 78-word statement as Man Utd ace completes Aston Villa loan transfer
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MARCUS RASHFORD has released a 78-word statement having signed for Aston Villa. The forward has joined the Villans on loan for the remainder of the season after falling out of favour at Manchester United. TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: STAY UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE LATEST MOVES FROM THE JANUARY WINDOW. Rashford, 27, has not played a minute of football since he was subbed off against Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League.
![[Marcus Rashford holding an Aston Villa jersey with two other men.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/marcus-rashford-signs-aston-villa-968719435.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim had been critical of Rashford which has lead to his exit. Villa will be paying 75 per cent of his wages and will have the option to make his loan permanent in the summer for £40million. Rashford released a statement on social media after he was announced as a Villa player. He only posted 78 words but insisted he West Midlands club was the "easy decision" and that he just "wants to play".
He wrote: "I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen. "I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision. "I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the managers’ ambitions. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. "I just want to play football and am excited to get started. "I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.".
![[Rashford's Aston Villa loan terms: £325,000 weekly wages, Man Utd to cover 25%, £40m buy option.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image_a4c123.png?strip=all&w=480)
Manchester United will need Rashford's and all the other luck they can get after another defeat on the weekend. The club suffered their SEVENTH home league loss of the season at the hands of Crystal Palace. Rashford, however, will be hoping to break into Unai Emery's team as quickly as possible and get himself back on the pitch. He will be keen to help fire the Villans back into contention for the top six as well as advance in the Champions League.
![[Illustration of three reasons Marcus Rashford chose Aston Villa: lack of interest from top European clubs, Champions League football, and a £325,000-a-week wage.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/image_2e9f4f.png?strip=all&w=480)
