By Nurudeen Obalola
Marcus Rashford has ended his saga at Manchester United by completing a loan move to fellow English club Aston Villa.
The England forward has been out of favour at his boyhood club after falling out with head coach Ruben Amorim, and last played for United in mid-December, missing 12 matches.
“Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United,” the Birmingham-based club announced on Sunday night.
“The England international, capped 60 times by the Three Lions, joins Villa on a deal until the end of the season.
“Rashford has scored 138 goals in over 400 appearances having come through the ranks at Old Trafford and has lifted the Europa League, two FA Cups and two League Cups with his boyhood club.
“The versatile forward, who can play anywhere along the front line, has also netted 17 goals in an England shirt and has represented his country at two World Cups and two European Championships.
“Welcome, Marcus!”
Aston Villa will reportedly cover 70 percent of Rashford’s wages, claimed to be over £300,000 per week.
The club did not confirm reports that there is an option to buy clause in Rashford’s contract.
Rashford, 27, issued a statement on social media moments after the deal was announced, writing: “I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.
“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 managers’ ambitions.
“I just want to play football and am excited to get started. I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”
