Aston Villa recently confirmed that Marcus Rashford, their latest loan signing from Manchester United, will wear the club’s No. 9 shirt for the remainder of the season.

This marks a fresh start for the forward, who joins Villa on an initial loan deal with an option to make the move permanent.

Loan Deal with Future Potential

Rashford’s move to Villa is part of a deal that could see him stay in Birmingham beyond this season.

Aston Villa secured the option to buy the England forward for a reported fee of £40 million, providing a long-term opportunity depending on his performance.

Rashford’s Jersey History

Before his move to Villa, Rashford wore the No. 10 shirt at Manchester United, a number he had held since 2018.

His journey at United also saw him sporting No. 19 and No. 39 earlier in his career, highlighting his growth within the club.

At Villa, however, he’ll be stepping into the No. 9 jersey, which was vacated by Jhon Duran after his £65 million transfer to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.

His Time at Manchester United

Rashford’s tenure at United was impressive, with 138 goals in 426 appearances.

However, his final game for the club was on December 12, before his falling out with manager Ruben Amorim.

Now, he looks forward to revitalizing his career at Villa Park, bringing his wealth of experience to the team.

Rashford’s Words on the Move

Speaking about the move, Rashford expressed his gratitude to both Manchester United and Aston Villa for making the transfer possible.

He mentioned that, while other clubs showed interest, Villa was the clear choice due to their exciting style of play and the ambition of their manager.

“I just want to play football and am excited to get started,” he said.

Rashford also wished Manchester United well for the rest of the season, signaling an amicable departure.

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