Marcus Rashford was Manchester United’s best player last season. The English forward managed to lead the attack on multiple occasions, although he did have some trouble at times. He isn’t a traditional striker, but Erik ten Hag’s methods seem to be working like magic for Rashford. The United No. 10 bagged 30 goals and managed to grab 11 assists as well. He is gearing up for the 23/24 season, which United are looking to start strong with a striker.
Speaking of the new season, the Red Devils recently launched their home kit. It is the typical red that we have witnessed in their 145-year history. However, the way they have introduced the jersey to the world seems to have grabbed attention. Rashford recreated a pose that was originally introduced by one of the NBA’s finest, Allen Iverson.
Marcus Rashford recreates Allen Iverson’s iconic ‘Roses’ shot in Man United’s new kit 🌹 pic.twitter.com/PCAdjZZqib
— VERSUS (@vsrsus) June 27, 2023
For those who don’t know, Allen Iverson was one of the best-ever shooting guards in the league’s history. In his prime, no player came close to his shooting abilities and 1v1 flair. It has to be mentioned that AI even invented a new move when he was facing the great Michael Jordan. The iconic ‘Roses’ pose originated from Iverson’s photoshoot with Sports Illustrated in 2001, one that surely helped gain popularity back then.
Manchester United to secure Marcus Rashford’s future with huge deal
The Red Devils signed Marcus Rashford to a 4-year deal back in 2019. That was when Ole Gunnar Solskjær was at the helm. Unfortunately, the Norwegian manager’s time at Old Trafford came to an abrupt end, after multiple failures. The Glazers hired ten Hag at the start of the 22/23 season, which started horribly as well. But they have done quite well to finish 3rd in the Premier League and win the Carabao Cup as well.
Manchester is my home. United is my team. Proud to have signed a new contract at the club ⚽📝 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/3Xr5OInDhl
— Marcus Rashford (@MarcusRashford) July 1, 2019
Rashford has been a joy to watch for United fans, often cutting in from the left with ease. It was almost as if the Theatre of Dreams was witnessing a regeneration of a young Cristiano Ronaldo who moved from Sporting. After Ronaldo’s disappointing departure from the club at the end of 2022, Rashford hit electrifying form and stepped up when United needed a scorer.
🚨 Marcus Rashford is close to signing a new long-term deal at Manchester United which will earn him £375,000 per-week. 🤝🏴
(Source: @TheAthleticFC) pic.twitter.com/bm6iKIZ71H
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 21, 2023
The young star’s current contract runs out soon, and sources have claimed that United are close to agreeing on a new deal for the player. It is said that he could earn about $470,000 per week (£375,000), which will make him the top earner at the club, along with David de Gea.
However, the Spanish goalkeeper might be shown the way out soon, since a series of mistakes throughout the season may have cost him his No.1 spot at United’s goalkeepers’ table.