Marcus Rashford is set to make a surprising move from Manchester United to Aston Villa on loan, with reports indicating that the striker has reached an agreement on personal terms with the Midlands club. The 27-year-old is due to undergo a medical on Sunday, marking the final step in what promises to be a significant shift in his career.
Rashford has been a fixture at Manchester United for his entire career, rising through the ranks of their youth system before establishing himself as a key player. However, under current manager Ruben Amorim, the England international has fallen out of favour. Despite his pivotal role in previous seasons, Rashford has not featured in any of the last 12 matches, with Amorim publicly questioning his commitment and lifestyle.
The deal with Aston Villa is understood to be a loan agreement for the remainder of the current season, with an option for Villa to make the transfer permanent for a pre-arranged fee of around £40 million. This option gives the club the flexibility to assess Rashford’s form over the next few months before committing to a full transfer.
Reports suggest that Rashford has already agreed to personal terms with Villa for the loan period, and the deal will see him leave Old Trafford for the rest of the campaign. At Manchester United, Rashford is one of the club’s highest-paid players, earning approximately £350,000 per week. Aston Villa is set to cover 70% of his wages during the loan, with the remaining amount coming from United. Additionally, the package includes performance-based bonuses, including incentives tied to Villa’s progress in European competitions and the possibility of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
Rashford’s last appearance for United came on December 1, when he scored twice in a dominant 4-0 win over Everton, marking Amorim’s first league victory since taking over as manager. This match had raised hopes that Rashford might regain his starting spot, but recent reports have suggested that his relationship with Amorim has deteriorated, prompting his decision to seek a fresh start elsewhere.
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While Rashford had previously been linked with a move to Barcelona, it appears that his future lies at Villa Park, at least for the short term. Should the deal go through, Rashford will join a Villa side that is aiming to break into the European spots in the Premier League. Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, is said to be excited about the prospect of adding Rashford’s attacking prowess to his squad, with the striker bringing pace, skill, and experience to Villa’s forward line.
The deal is expected to be finalised before the transfer window closes on Monday at 4:30 a.m. IST, barring any last-minute complications. If all goes to plan, Rashford will be officially confirmed as an Aston Villa player, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career. Villa fans will be eager to see how the player adapts to his new surroundings and whether he can rediscover the form that once made him one of the most promising young talents in Europe.
For Manchester United, the departure of Rashford on loan marks a significant shift in their squad, as the club looks to restructure under Amorim’s leadership. Whether the loan move will lead to a permanent transfer in the summer remains to be seen, but for now, both Rashford and Villa are hopeful that the move will prove mutually beneficial, with the striker eager to get back to regular first-team football.
