- Marcus Rashford signs contract extension
- Commits to United until 2028
- Striker scored 30 goals last season
WHAT HAPPENED? Marcus Rashford has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, the Red Devils said in a statement on Tuesday. The 25-year-old England forward's previous deal ran until 2024 but he has now committed to stay at the club, which he joined when he was seven years old, until 2028.
WHAT THEY SAID: "I joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old boy with a dream. That same passion, pride, and determination to succeed still drives me every time I have the honour of wearing the shirt," Rashford told United's official website.
"I’ve already had some amazing experiences at this incredible club, but there is still a lot more to achieve and I remain relentlessly determined to win more trophies in the years ahead. As a United fan all my life, I know the responsibility that comes with representing this badge and feel the highs and lows as much as anyone. I can assure you that I will give everything to help the team reach the level we are capable of, and I can feel the same determination around the dressing room. I couldn’t be more excited for the future under this manager."
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Several top clubs across Europe including Paris Saint-Germain were keen on signing the attacker and had reportedly even offered more lucrative deals than United, according to The Athletic. However, Rashford has committed his future to United after his best ever season with the club, helping Erik ten Hag's side finish third in the Premier League and win the Carabao Cup final.
AND WHAT'S MORE: John Murtough, United's director of football, expressed his satisfaction at Rashford renewing his contract.He said: “Ever since he joined our Academy 18 years ago, Marcus has epitomised what it takes to succeed as a Manchester United player. He is a brilliant talent but also humble, dedicated and driven.
"As he enters his prime years, we know there is still so much more to come from him, and we can see the hunger that Marcus feels to achieve the highest levels of success here at Manchester United. Working with Erik ten Hag and his coaches is the perfect environment for Marcus to continue to develop into one of the best attacking players in the world.”
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GettyWHAT NEXT? United play their second game of the pre-season against Lyon on Wednesday before flying to the United States for their tour, in which they will face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.