DBasia.news – As if to end speculation leaving to Barcelona, Marcus Rashford added his tenure with Manchester United. The 21-year-old striker signed a four-year contract.
As reported by the official Manchester United website, Rashford signed a new contract for the next four years (until 2023) and an option to extend a year at the end of the contract.
Rashford did not think long about signing a new contract with Man United, a club he had strengthened since he was seven (from the academy). The Manchester-born real player strengthened the academy from 2005-2015 and was promoted by Louis van Gaal four years ago.
“Manchester United have been everything in my life since I arrived at the age of seven. This club has shaped me, whether as a player or a person, so it’s an honor every time I have the chance to wear United’s clothes,” Rashford said.
“I want to thank Ole (Gunnar Solskjaer, United manager) and his staff for everything they have done for me; they are the perfect coach team to be learning as I continue to progress towards the next level.”
“I will mobilize everything I have to bring this club to a decent place and provide the success that the fans deserve,” said Rashford.
Solskjaer was pleased Rashford signed a new contract. Not only securing talented players and becoming a long-term investment for the club, but Rashford also represented the club’s great tradition of orbit players from the academy.
“Marcus is one of the most English-talented players of his generation. He is a very great player: blessed with natural speed and energy,” Solskjaer added.
“Marcus is a real example of the talent our academy has produced and its appearance has become the meaning that he fully understands what it means to play for Manchester United.”
“Even though he is only 21 years old, Marcus has had a great experience. He has a fantastic future with the club and I’m glad he signed a new contract,” he explained.
Rashford has performed 170 times for the club and won 32 caps for the England national team. Four years since debuting in the senior team, Rashford has won an FA Cup title, League Cup, Community Shield and Europa League under the direction of Van Gaal and Jose Mourinho.