Marcus Rashford drops what is referred to as a bombshell about his Manchester United future in the first interview since he was dropped by Ruben Amorim.
The 27-year-old left winger joined Manchester United as a little boy in 2005.
On Sunday afternoon, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim left Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad for the local derby at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester United cruised to a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester City after late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo in the 88th and 90th minutes.
Henry Winter of World Soccer asked Rashford directly if he is staying or leaving after rumours that United want to sell the 27-year-old.
Rashford replied: “For me personally, I think I’m ready for a new challenge and the next steps.”
Winter claimed that “all his words were preceded with respect for the club”.
Rashford continued: “When I leave, it’s going to be ‘no hard feelings’. You’re not going to have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. It’s me as a person.
“If I know a situation is already bad, I’m not going to make it worse. I’ve seen how other players have quit in the past and I don’t want to be that person. When I leave, I will do it. a statement, and it will be from me.”
Asked about being left out of the squad for the derby, the Englishman said: “It’s discouraging to be left out of a derby, but it has happened, we won the game, so let’s move on.
“It’s disappointing, but I’m also a person as I’ve gotten older I can handle setbacks. What to do about it? Sit there and cry about it. Or do my best the next time I’m available.”
Rashford went on to declare his desire to return to play for England for the 2026 World Cup, the striker said: “It still excites me. It’s playing for your country in the biggest competition in the world. I’ve had the chance to do it. it before (Russia 2018 and Qatar 2022) and it is an incredible experience If I got the opportunity again, I will try to seize it with both hands.
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