OFFICIAL: Man Utd's Rashford joins Aston Villa on loan

Villa have landed Manchester United's Rashford on loan after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday.

"Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United," reads a statement.

A temporary switch to Villa would allow Rashford to rehabilitate his tarnished reputation after his astonishing fall from grace in the last two years.

Villa will benefit from a revitalised Rashford with a point to prove as they look to challenge for a top four finish in the Premier League, while also competing in the Champions League last 16.

Rashford has been looking to leave Old Trafford since admitting he was ready for a "new challenge" after being dropped by United boss Ruben Amorim for the Manchester derby in December.

The England star has missed all 12 of United's game since then, with Amorim appearing to lose patience with Rashford recently when he said he would rather name the club's 63-year-old goalkeeping coach in the squad.

Amorim said this week that Rashford would have to change his ways completely to end his exile. Finally, Rashford got his wish to quit United before Monday's transfer deadline.

Aston Villa is delighted to announce the loan signing of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United. pic.twitter.com/Zj9seYUIq0

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) February 2, 2025