Marcus Rashford Joins Aston Villa on Loan from Manchester United

Marcus Rashford has officially joined Aston Villa on loan from Manchester United, marking the end of his time at Old Trafford, at least for now.

The 27-year-old forward completed his medical on Sunday evening before finalizing his move to Villa Park. Rashford, who had fallen out of favor under United manager Ruben Amorim, saw this as an opportunity for a fresh start.

Aston Villa confirmed the signing, expressing their excitement over the addition of the England international, who has represented his country 60 times. The club emphasized that Rashford’s loan deal will last until the end of the season.

Taking to Instagram, Rashford shared his thoughts on the move, revealing that Villa’s playing style and ambitions made the decision an easy one. He also thanked both Manchester United and Aston Villa for facilitating the transfer, stating his eagerness to get back on the pitch.

United, in their official statement, wished Rashford well for the remainder of the season.

The loan agreement includes an option for Villa to make the transfer permanent for a fee of £40 million. As part of the deal, Villa will cover 70 percent of Rashford’s wages, with additional bonuses tied to the club’s progress in European competitions and their qualification for next season’s Champions League.