On Sunday, Aston Villa signed Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United for the rest of the season, ending the England international’s exile under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Rashford, once a hero for the United fans, has not featured for his boyhood club since December 12 and admitted earlier this season he was ready for a “new challenge.” The 27-year-old had been linked with a move to AC Milan and Barcelona, but the European giants were put off by his reported 300.
According to Sky Sports, Villa will receive at least 75% of that pay packet in the coming months, increasing to 90% depending on performance-related bonuses, with the option to make the arrangement permanent at the conclusion of the season for 40 million pounds.
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“I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me but Aston Villa was an easy decision – I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season, and the manager’s ambitions,” stated Rashford in a statement from the club.
“I just want to play football and am eager to get started. and wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the remainder of the season.”
Villa increased their attacking options after selling Colombia forward Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday for a reputed 64 million pounds.
Unai Emery’s side has advanced to the Champions League’s round of 16 and hopes to return next season.
Villa are seventh in the Premier League, eight points ahead of 13th-placed United.
Rashford has 138 goals in 426 appearances for Manchester United, having won the Europa League, two FA Cups, and two League Cups while there.
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