United’s £60m Oopsie-Daisy with Rashford…
Marcus Rashford has had a dramatic return to the international stage, playing with his heart on his sleeve for the England squad. He’s been showing Aston Villa fans some love, despite still being owned by Manchester United. The man with the Midas touch, Thomas Tuchel, has helped light a fire under him in Birmingham. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves – Rashford isn’t exactly barging through defenses like a battering ram. He’s been playing the saintly role of “assistant,” setting up four goals while Villa dreams of Champions League glory and next year’s FA Cup.
For Manchester United, Rashford’s stint at Villa seems less like the plot of a triumphant comeback movie and more like a discount clearance event. Once deemed a star worth £100 million, Rashy’s football glow has dimmed to a cool £41.7 million. Why the dip? It might be his now-infamous spat with Ruben Amorim that led to a temporary goodbye from United. Sorry, United, no refunds on this one.
While the numbers on Transfermarkt read like a sitcom script, United might milk the best out of Rashford’s transfer this summer. Who knew transferring a player could be like buying a discounted holiday turkey? Oh well, better luck next transfer window, United!
