Marcus Rashford, the 25-year-old England forward, has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester United, extending his stay at the club. The announcement was made by the English football giants on Tuesday. Rashford, who came through the youth ranks at Old Trafford, has been a prolific scorer for the club, netting 123 goals in 359 first-team appearances.

In a statement released by the club, Rashford expressed his gratitude and excitement about the new contract. He mentioned that he had joined Manchester United as a young boy with a dream and that the same passion and determination still drive him every time he wears the shirt. Rashford acknowledged the responsibility that comes with representing the club he has supported his whole life, and he promised to give everything to help the team reach its full potential.

Working with Erik ten Hag and his coaches is the perfect environment for Marcus to continue to develop into one of the best attacking players in the world.

Rashford also mentioned his eagerness to win more trophies in the future, stating that although he has already experienced some incredible moments at the club, there is still much more to achieve. He praised the current manager and expressed his excitement for the future under his guidance.

The football director of Manchester United, John Murtough, hailed Rashford as an epitome of a successful Manchester United player. He praised Rashford’s talent, humility, dedication, and drive, and stated that the club believes there is still tremendous potential for growth in Rashford’s game. Murtough emphasized Rashford’s hunger for success and expressed confidence in his ability to reach the highest levels of achievement at Manchester United.

Rashford’s previous contract was set to expire next year, but the new deal will keep him at the club until June 30, 2028.

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