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The Man Utd forward spent last season on loan with Aston Villa and they have made a transfer decision.
Aston Villa have officially confirmed Marcus Rashford will return to Manchester United upon completion of his loan spell after they did not exercise their option to buy him permanently. The 27-year-old has been frozen out by Ruben Amorim and has been told he is free to find a new club in the summer transfer window.
Rashford has not played for United since December last year after he was dropped for the Manchester derby win over Man City due to performance issues. The forward later revealed he was open to a 'new challenge' in his professional career before he joined Villa on loan, which also included the option to make it permanent for £40m.
The United loanee showed glimpses of his undeniable talent during his brief spell at Villa Park, but he won't be moving their permanently, with his priority to join a Champions League club as he looks to earn a place in the England squad for the World Cup next summer. It is understood his preference would be to join Barcelona.
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Aston Villa confirm Marcus Rashford decision
Marcus Rashford will be due back at Carrington for pre-season testing next week, though it remains to be seen whether he will take part in any of their group training session. In a statement released on Monday, Aston Villa thanked all of their departing players for their recent contributions and confirmed they would not be signing Rashford permanently.
"Aston Villa would like to thank Robin Olsen and Kortney Hause following the expiration of their contracts, as well as our loan players as they return to their respective parent clubs. Goalkeeper Olsen joined Villa in 2022 and made 22 appearances for the club, proving a popular member of the dressing room. He joins Swedish side Malmö FF. Like Olsen, defender Hause initially arrived at Villa Park on loan in 2019, helping the club secure promotion to the Premier League via the play-off final at Wembley, before making his move permanent. He appeared 55 times for the Villans, scoring four goals.
"Marco Asensio, Marcus Rashford and Axel Disasi each joined Villa in February on loan deals until the end of the 2024/25 season. Attacking midfielder Asensio enjoyed 21 outings in claret and blue, scoring eight goals, including three across both legs of our UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Club Brugge.
"Forward Rashford made 17 appearances for the club and registered a total of nine goal contributions across all competitions, bagging a brace in our FA Cup quarter-final against Preston North End. Defender Disasi arrived from Chelsea and made 10 appearances for Villa, his first coming against Ipswich Town in mid-February.
"Everyone at Aston Villa would like to thank each of the players for their efforts and amazing commitment to the club and wish them all the very best for the future."
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