Manchester United manager Rúben Amorim has come under heavy criticism for what has been described as a “lack of respect” towards Marcus Rashford, following the forward’s loan move to Aston Villa until the end of the season. The deal includes a £40 million option for a permanent transfer in the summer.
Amorim had frozen Rashford out of his plans at Old Trafford after the player expressed his desire to leave. He also publicly questioned Rashford’s professionalism, sparking controversy over his handling of the England international.
Former United Star Criticizes Amorim
Speaking on beIN Sports, former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre slammed Amorim’s approach, saying:
“I think it’s too much. It’s disrespectful. Amorim has struggled with communication since taking over, but speaking about Marcus in this way is not beneficial to anyone.”
He added:
“Rashford joined United at nine years old. These discussions should happen privately, not in public. It doesn’t help the player, the team, or the owners.”
Rashford’s First Words After Joining Aston Villa
After sealing his move to Villa Park, Rashford took to Instagram to share his thoughts, expressing gratitude to both clubs and his excitement for the next chapter.
“I’d like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen. I was fortunate to have multiple clubs approach me, but Aston Villa was an easy decision. I really admire their style of play this season and the manager’s ambitions. I just want to play football and I’m excited to get started. I wish Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”
What’s Next for Rashford and Amorim?
With Rashford set to make his Aston Villa debut soon, fans are eager to see how he performs under Unai Emery. Meanwhile, Amorim faces growing pressure at Manchester United, with his handling of key players coming under intense scrutiny.
