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GettyMarcus Rashford shares photo of him signing first Man Utd contract alongside Sir Bobby Charlton as forward dedicates Sheffield United victory to footballing legend
Marcus Rashford has shared a touching picture of himself signing his first Manchester United contract, along with the late, great Sir Bobby Charlton.
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- Bobby Charlton died on Saturday
- Man Utd and England legend was 86
- Rashford pays heartfelt tribute
WHAT HAPPENED?
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Rashford is one of many United players to tread the same path that Charlton laid out, going from an academy kid to a first-team superstar. Clearly, at the time the striker penned his first professional deal, there was a belief that Rashford could go to the top, evidenced by Charlton's presence at the contract-signing.
WHAT THEY SAID
Rashford said in his Instagram post: "I signed my first professional contract at Man Utd with Sir Bobby. Thank you for all the support and advice that you provided to me. That win was for you and your family."
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GettyWHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
United play FC Copenhagen in midweek before taking on Manchester City in a huge derby next weekend.