Marcus Rashford sends nine-word message as Man Utd star breaks silence for first time since latest snub
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MARCUS RASHFORD sent a brief message to Manchester United fans ahead of the New Year. The Red Devils academy graduate has fallen down the pecking order under new manager Ruben Amorim, who exiled him for four games. The 27-year-old stunned the Old Trafford faithful during his banishment by revealing he plans to LEAVE his boyhood club at the end of the season.
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Rashford remained silent in the immediate aftermath of his bombshell transfer plans, although he took the time to send a message to United fans and his social media followers on New Year's Eve. Along with a snap of himself sat on a sofa and a framed matchday shirt behind him, he wrote: "Happy New Years.
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"May 2025 bring you all happiness. The England international was inundated with messages of support, with one United fan saying: "Still love you Rash.". Another said: "Manc born and bred.". And another said: "Till the end of the line, Rashbeans.". One remarked: "Happy new year, Rashy. My GOAT.".
BEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS. By Martin Lipton. MARCUS RASHFORD is at a crossroads. But now the England star has to make the biggest choice he has ever faced - does he care about cash, or about his career?. Rashford’s shock admission that he is “ready for a new challenge” after some two decades under the Manchester United umbrella has altered the dynamic around his future.
That Rashford might not fit the blueprint of Ruben Amorim - who has now responded to Rashford's comments - was not exactly a surprise. The Portuguese coach prefers a 3-4-3 formation but appears to have settled on Rasmus Hojlund as his starting central striker and wants two “narrow” inside forwards, with the width coming from the wing-backs.
