After making his Premier League debut in 2011, Rashford has gone from strength to strength. With 16 goals and 8 assists this season for United, Alex Ferguson’s last signing looks set to be a world-class star of the future.
Marcus Rashford is a Manchester United player who has been in the headlines for his potential summer exit. However, it is advised that he should forget about this as he will have such an important role to play next season.
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Dawson, Rob Correspondent
Ralf Rangnick has instructed Marcus Rashford to put his future with Manchester United on hold until at least the summer, and instead concentrate on helping the team finish the season well by regaining his best form.
After United’s 4-1 derby loss to Manchester City, Rashford has been linked with a transfer away from Old Trafford. Despite United’s absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Edinson Cavani, who will both return for Saturday’s encounter against Tottenham Hotspur, the 24-year-old sat on the bench until the second half.
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Rangnick, United’s interim manager, claimed he has talked to Rashford since then and that he is “glad,” but he also warned the England striker that now is not the time to speak about a move.
Rangnick told a press conference on Friday, “I talked with him yesterday [Thursday] and the day before yesterday, so I don’t know anything about it [wanting to leave].”
“He didn’t say anything to me, but he told me he’s still pleased and that he wants to do well for the club.” There was no indication that he was unhappy at this location.
“Right now, the window is shut. Even if he and his agents or family consider switching clubs at any point over the summer, he may do it, but only during the summer. The window has now been closed.
Marcus Rashford has struggled for playing time under Ralf Rangnick in recent weeks. Getty Images/Clive Brunskill
“It has nothing to do with the game tomorrow or the game on Tuesday.”
Rashford’s form has dipped recently, and he was named on the bench at the Etihad as Rangnick elected to play Pep Guardiola’s side without a proven striker.
United’s No. 10 hasn’t scored since January 22 and has only scored twice this season, but Rangnick says he’ll be a key player in the club while he’s in charge.
“As a player, I like Marcus,” the German added. “I’ve had a few in the past at other teams where they had issues at one point, but it’s our responsibility to assist him, to make Marcus Rashford the best Marcus Rashford he can be.”
“Right now, this is my work, and I’m dedicating all of my energy and attention to it.”
Meanwhile, Fred, a Brazilian international, commented on Rangnick’s temporary position at United while the club considers who would be the manager for the 2022-23 season.
“It’s horrible because we can’t construct anything long-term; we have to build something short-term,” Fred said. “There are just a few games remaining in the Premier League, and although I hope we reach the Champions League final, we must look in the short term right now.” Let’s wait for the summer window to open, and then we can work on a project for Manchester United before the season begins.
“Manchester City, for example, did not become the powerhouse that they are in an instant. Neither [Sir Alex] Ferguson’s winning United nor [Sir Alex] Ferguson’s winning United were constructed overnight. He took it one step at a time.
“We must focus in the short term for the time being, but starting next season, we must think in the long term, develop a strong project, and win championships once again. That’s exactly what we’re looking for.”
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