Marcus Rashford has spent his entire footballing career at Manchester United but he has now revealed he is looking for a new challenge away from Old Trafford.
22:19, 18 Dec 2024
Rio Ferdinand speaking to the camera
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Rio Ferdinand has slammed Marcus Rashford for his behaviour on the pitch, questioning if it really syncs up with the love he claims to have for Manchester United.
Rashford, 27, dropped the bombshell that he's itching for a new footballing chapter after spending his entire career at United. The forward had been dropped by the Red Devils' new gaffer Ruben Amorim as they toppled Manchester City in their own backyard last weekend.
It looks like Rashford's days at Old Trafford are running thin as he hinted in a chinwag that he’s on the hunt for fresh turf soon.
After catching wind of Rashford's words, Ferdinand let rip on his recent demeanour and couldn't hide his feels about Rashford: "I don't think this is just a football decision for Manchester United, there is more to it," reports the Mirror.
"You have to remember that when this kid came onto the scene, he was an absolute breath of fresh air, he was a joke. Again, the body language when he came in, was what every fan saw themselves being if they came in.
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United looks dejected during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Liverpool FC at Old Trafford on September 1, 2024 in Manchester, England
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"That's been the biggest killer for me, that his body language, for the last three years, has not been what a Manchester United fan sees himself being in a Manchester United red shirt when a goal goes in or when they step foot out onto Old Trafford.
"His body language has been almost depressive, a recluse like body language.
"The fans are meant to see academy products and see themselves there and anyone who thinks they are going to get a chance to play for Manchester United, at any level in the first team, should be beaming. It's that privilege to step out of there in that red shirt on the regular.
"I hope this ends well and everyone goes out and leaves this situation without any cuts or bruises. Marcus' ego might have a few bruises, but he has a chance to rebuild himself.
"We are in an age where seeing is believing and I want to see the whites of his eyes, I want to see his body language, I want to see him grimacing because he is leaving - that's what it sounds like, but am I really sure?
"Is he saying that and feeling that emotion? That's what video content does for us nowadays and when we have that at our disposal, why not use it?"
Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, speaks to Marcus Rashford of Manchester United as he prepares to enter the pitch as a substitute during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD5 match between Manchester United and FK Bodo/Glimt at Old Trafford on November 28, 2024 in Manchester, England
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Despite netting 138 goals and providing 63 assists in 426 appearances for United, Rashford's future at the club has been a topic of discussion. The forward recently made some comments that sparked speculation about his future.
However, when quizzed about Rashford's future, Amorim stated: "Of course, because this kind of club needs big talent and he's a big talent, so he just needs to perform at the highest level and that is my focus. I just want to help Marcus.
"We have here a new challenge, it's a tough one. For me it's the biggest challenge in football because we are in a difficult situation and I already said this is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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"This is a really new challenge and the biggest one. I really hope all my players are ready for this new challenge."