Manchester United talisman, Marcus Rashford, has finally reached an agreement over a new deal to remain at the club. As per The Athletic, the player has accepted the contract extension proposal offered by the club. Pending final checks, the deal will be signed and made official soon.
The 25-year-old is set to extend his stay at Old Trafford. He initially joined the club at the age of seven. Rashford rose through the ranks at United’s youth setup, eventually making his debut for the senior team in 2016.
Since his first outing in Red, the England International has established himself as one of United’s most crucial players. The forward was a central cog of Erik ten Hag‘s side last season, scoring 30 goals across all competitions.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd reach agreement in principle with Marcus Rashford over new 5yr contract. Deal until 2028 in final stages of negotiation + set to be signed after 25yo rejected more lucrative offers from England & abroad to stay at #MUFC @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/qmU1d1vLyq
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) July 17, 2023
His current contract would’ve seen him become a free agent in the summer of 2024. Owing to the contract situation and his impressive form, the player attracted interest from Paris Saint Germain. However, Rashford has now committed his future to United by reportedly agreeing to an extension. The new deal could see him become Manchester United’s top earner, with sources suggesting that he will take up similar wages as David de Gea, who left the club earlier this month.
Rashford had the president of PSG coming out to say this in public uno pic.twitter.com/MfnjxQpVSe https://t.co/L073lTGttv
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Rashford will put pen to paper on a deal that will keep him at the club until 2028. His salary is said to be in the $450,00 region, with the addition of various clauses, this figure could rise even higher. The forward is said to have turned down a lucrative offer from PSG to remain at his boyhood club.
Marcus Rashford remains grateful to Manchester United
Rashford’s decision to remain at Manchester United stems from his love and admiration for the club. The forward has been a Red Devil since the age of seven, with United placing immense faith in him from the very beginning.
In an interview, Rashford expressed his gratitude for the club’s support throughout the years.
He said, “Like all the good things that have happened this year, it has come from Manchester United giving me the opportunity as a kid. I don’t just remember the last year or the last 5 years. I’m talking about times when nobody in my family drove me and I had to get to training, and United had people to come and take me to the training ground and take me back home”
He added, “I’m talking about the time when they put me into accommodation when my mum was struggling at home. It’s a lot deeper than what people see sometimes. The bond I have with Manchester United is much deeper than just these last 5 years and it’ll probably be greater than my actual career.” Rashford’s extension will provide a boost to the side, ahead of their trip to the US.