Marcus Rashford posted “I just want to play football” after completing a loan transfer to Aston Villa from Manchester United.
The 27-year-old finished a medicine on Sunday after falling in favor of Old Trafford, and joins Unai Emery side by the end of the season with an option of 40 million to buy.
Rashford was set aside by Ruben Amarim in United, who has consistently cited a lack of effort, engagement and focus on training, but now has the opportunity to rebuild his career in a team that goes up to the last 16 Champions League And are hopeful to end within four premier League money for a second year in a row.
“I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal to happen,” Rashford posted on Instagram about his movement.
“I was lucky enough to have some clubs approaching me but villa It was an easy decision – I really admire the way Aston Villa played this season, and the manager's ambitions. I just want to play football and I'm excited to start.
“I wish everyone in Manchester United All the best for the rest of the season. ”
Rashford has spent his entire professional career in United, joining the first team as a young man in 2016. He has made more than 400 appearances in all competitions since year, becoming a regular starter also for England on large tours.
He had been a loan target to AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Tottenham hotspur And West Ham United, but will create a new Midlands path while Villa is pushed to strengthen their already impressive team before the January window closes.
Marco Asensio, once of Real Madrid and now Paris Saint-Germain, is is expected to be followed Rashford in Villa with loans, days after the club increased their banking balance with Jhon Duran's 71m sale in Al Nassr.