Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim said on Wednesday that the club needed players like Marcus Rashford after the striker said he was ready for a new challenge.
Rashford was dropped from United’s squad after Sunday’s 2-1 win over Manchester City.
This has led to widespread speculation about his future, with Rashford discussing the possibility of leaving in an interview on Tuesday.
“I think I’m ready for a new challenge and next steps”- journalist Henry Winter informed him. “When I leave, I won’t have any hard feelings.”
Amorim was diplomatic when asked if he wanted to keep Rashford at the club.
“Of course, because a club like this needs great talents and he is a great talent,” he said at a press conference. So he just has to perform at the highest level and that’s what I’m focused on. I just want to help Marcus.
27-year-old Rashford has a contract valid until 2028.
He is a graduate of the famous United academy, which has educated many of United’s greatest players, such as Bobby Charlton, George Best, Ryan Giggs and David Beckham.
However, he has struggled for form since signing a new contract in 2023 – scoring just eight goals last season and losing his place in the England squad.
Since being called up in November, Amorim has scored three goals in six games but was substituted after 56 minutes of his last appearance against Viktoria Plzeň last week and then left the squad for the match against City.
