Marcus Rashford has officially signed a new contract, extending his stay at the club until June 30, 2028 for a reported eye watering £350k a week, Under the guidance of manager Erik ten Hag, Rashford's performance has been exceptional, making him United's top scorer with an impressive 30 goals in all competitions. This achievement makes him the first player to surpass the 30-goal mark for United since Robin van Persie in the 2012/13 season.
Upon signing the five-year deal, Rashford, a dedicated Manchester United fan throughout his life, expressed his pride in representing the club and acknowledged the responsibilities that come with wearing the badge. "As a Manchester 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." Rashford said.
Having joined Manchester United at the tender age of seven, Rashford's journey has been remarkable. He made his debut for the club at 18, during the Europa League knockout tie against Midtjylland in February 2016.
Notably, he showcased his talent by scoring two goals in a resounding 5-1 victory.
Just three days later, Rashford continued to impress with a stellar Premier League debut, netting twice in a thrilling 3-2 win over Arsenal.
Since then, he has amassed an impressive record of 359 appearances and an incredible 123 goals for the club.
John Murtough, the football director of Manchester United, praised Rashford's outstanding qualities as both a player and an individual. Over the 18 years since joining the Academy, Rashford has epitomized what it takes to succeed as a Manchester United player. Murtough lauded Rashford's brilliance, humility, dedication, and drive, emphasizing that there is still much more to come from him as he enters his prime years. The hunger and determination Rashford exhibits to achieve the highest levels of success at Manchester United are evident and promising for the club's future.
Under Erik ten Hag can we see Manchester United and Marcus Rashford reach maximum success on the pitch again ?