Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has posted on social media for the first time since confirming his desire to leave the club, sharing a message about spending “family time” before Christmas.
Rashford, 27, revealed last week he was looking for a “new challenge” away from Old Trafford, where he has spent the last 20 years. The England international has not been included in United’s squad in their last three matches.
The decision to drop Rashford has been attributed to new manager Ruben Amorim, who took over at United in November. However, Amorim suggested the player’s representatives could have played a role in Rashford going public with his desire to leave.
I understand that this kind of player has a lot of people around them who make choices that sometimes are not the player’s first idea,” Amorim told Sky Sports. “So I understand, I can separate things.”
Amorim insisted he remained focused on improving Rashford’s performances on the pitch, saying: “I just see what I see on the pitch.”
Rashford is unlikely to feature in United’s Boxing Day clash with Wolves as the struggling club, currently 13th in the Premier League, aims to turn around their fortunes in the second half of the season.
The winter transfer window opens on January 1, offering Rashford the opportunity to move away from the club he has represented since his time at their youth academy.
