Aston Villa make Marcus Rashford stance clear as star instructed to make Man Utd return
Aston Villa have made their stance on Marcus Rashford’s future clear as the England star has been told to return to Manchester United despite re-finding his feet at Villa Park
Aston Villa have told Marcus Rashford they can make him ‘better’ in a plea for his future.
The England striker made the switch to Unai Emery’s squad on loan in January after being cut from Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United plans and leaving his long-term future at his boyhood club in doubt.
Rashford has re-found his feet at Villa Park, registering four assists in nine matches. And his impressive performances have left Villa making it clear they are eager to extend his stay.
They’re reportedly prepared to meet the £40 million buy option in Rashford’s loan deal to make the move permanent. Villa’s sporting director Monchi has now made a public plea to Rashford in an attempt to persuade him to commit his future to the club.
Speaking with Radio Marca, he praised: “Unai (Emery) is a coach who has historically helped players grow.
“Coming here makes players better, and that’s our main selling point, beyond offering a project that’s fighting for the top eight in the Champions League, that wants to continue growing, and that wants to keep playing in Europe.”
However, Manchester United legend Bryan Robson insisted Rashford should return to Old Trafford. Speaking to The Express, Robson argued: “Marcus has unbelievable talent and should be doing better for Manchester United. He shouldn’t even be moving on to Aston Villa.
“He should be giving his best for Man United. [Whether he comes back] is the manager’s and Marcus’s decision. But for me, he’s got the talent, and you’ve got to get the best out of him.”
United boss Amorim revealed that Rashford failed to adapt to his playing style before his departure, saying: “I couldn’t get Marcus to see the way you’re supposed to play football and to train the way I see it.
“Sometimes you have one player that is really good with one coach, and the same player with another coach is different. I wish the best to Rashford and to [Villa manager] Unai Emery, and they can connect because he’s a very good player.”
