Monday, February 3, 2025 - England striker, Marcus Rashford has completed his loan move to Aston Villa and sealed his exit from Manchester United.
The 27-year-old underwent his medical on Sunday evening
having already agreed to a move to Villa Park, after falling out of favour
under United boss Ruben Amorim.
Confirming the news, the club wrote: 'Aston Villa is
delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester
United.
'The England international, capped 60 times by the Three
Lions, joins Villa on a deal until the end of the season. Welcome, Marcus!'
Rashford took to Instagram to relay the news to his
followers, writing: '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. 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'.
Meanwhile, on their club website, United wrote: 'Everyone at
Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the rest of the season.'
The deal will be an initial loan until the end of the season
but it will also include an option for Villa to sign Rashford permanently for a
pre-agreed fee, which is understood to be £40million.
It is understood that Villa will cover 70 percent of
his wages, while the loan package will include bonuses for progressing in
Europe and for qualifying for the Champions League again next season.
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