Aston Villa consider triggering the purchase option for Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford, Manchester United’s striker who is currently on loan at Aston Villa, could stay at the Birmingham club.
Marcus Rashford is experiencing a footballing renaissance at Aston Villa. The England striker, who is on loan from Manchester United this season, has found the perfect arena to regain his form and show off a level of play many thought was lost. His impact on the team has been immediate, and the club is now seriously considering making his loan spell a permanent transfer.
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Aston Villa plan to buy Rashford, but there is a problem
Since arriving at Villa Park, Rashford has been crucial both in the Premier League and in the European Cups. His speed, strength and goalscoring flair have fit perfectly into Unai Emery’s style of play, which emphasizes vertical play and exploiting space. The Spanish coach has given him a key role, and the player – who is at the peak of his career – reciprocates the trust with brilliant performances.
Aston Villa’s management considers the purchase option of just over €40 million to be a suitable investment, given Rashford’s performance and potential for appreciation. In addition, the player feels comfortable in the project – away from the constant media pressure at Old Trafford and with the full trust of his manager Unai Emery. All indications are that the club will trigger the buy-out clause at the end of the season, if the 27-year-old agrees to four a little on his massive £15.6 million salary.
Sky Sports reports that while Aston Villa want 70% of the salary going forward, Marcus Rashford wants 80% in the first season plus compensation from Manchester United and then 70% from next season.
Most importantly, he, like many others, wants to be part of seeing how far many Unai Emery can take the club. Aston Villa won 3 – 2 in the other quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain at Villa Park yesterday Tuesday, but it was not enough to advance to the semis.
Farewell to Manchester United?
In Manchester, they are starting to accept that Rashford’s time at the club may be over. His departure, which was initially seen as surprising, is now considered a success story for all parties.
At the same time, they dream at Villa Park of keeping one of the Premier League’s most in-form players – a player who has adapted perfectly to the team from day one.
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