Marcus Rashford is set to leave Manchester United soon in this summer itself
Marcus Rashford finds himself at a crossroads that few could have imagined just a couple of years ago. The English striker, a symbol of Manchester United since he first set foot at Old Trafford at the age of seven, is closer than ever to saying goodbye. The club are undergoing a period of profound transition with the arrival of Rúben Amorim, and there is an air of change that leaves no one untouched. Fans view the situation with nostalgia, but the reality is stark. Amorim has a clear idea of who fits in and who doesn’t. Rashford, despite his history and talent, has been left out.
The news, reported by Fabrizio Romano, points to key talks next week to finalise his departure. The club already showed him the door in the winter, when Amorim facilitated his loan move to Aston Villa. Unai Emery restored his confidence and some spark, but that is not enough to secure his place. Amorim already has Matheus Cunha and is constantly looking for alternatives such as Bryan Mbeumo to bolster the attack. Meanwhile, Rashford is seeing his minutes at Old Trafford dwindle. Manchester United need liquidity, and the sale of the Englishman would serve to strengthen positions where they need muscle.
In our opinion, Rashford does not deserve a residual role at a club that no longer values him as it once did. United would do well to open the door for him without putting up unnecessary obstacles. A fair transfer would benefit all parties. Rashford needs fresh air, another dressing room, and another coach to restore his spark. In England, there has been strong interest from Aston Villa in retaining him, but the Catalan press is already speculating about Barcelona.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Marcus Rashford is close to leaving Manchester United
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A change of country may be just what he needs to reset himself. Under Hansi Flick’s guidance, he could rediscover his more direct and attacking style of play. The German coach values versatile players, and Rashford would fit well into a system that allows him to exploit his speed and goalscoring power, but it won’t be an easy move. Barcelona are not flush with cash, and pulling off a deal like this would mean selling well first.
Even so, the idea of seeing Rashford at Camp Nou is appealing to a team that need fresh legs up front. For him, it would be a different, demanding and revitalising experience. If one thing is clear, it is that staying in Manchester will only prolong his slump. United need to rebuild the squad, and Rashford deserves to reinvent himself. This separation, although painful for the romantics, seems to be the only sensible way for both parties to move forward without baggage.