In a significant development for Manchester United, star forward Marcus Rashford has reportedly agreed to a new five-year contract with the club. This comes after a season in which Rashford, a product of the club's academy, scored an impressive 30 goals in 56 appearances across all competitions.
The 25-year-old's previous contract was set to expire in 2024, but the new agreement will see him stay at Old Trafford until at least 2028. The contract discussions, which have been ongoing for some time, were set to make Rashford one of the club's highest earners. His previous deal saw him earn £250,000 per week, but with the new contract, his salary is set to rise to £375,000 a week.
Rashford's agent, Dwaine Maynard, has been representing the player in the negotiations with Manchester United. The new deal will place Rashford as the fourth-highest earner in the Premier League, with only Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City, and Mohamed Salah of Liverpool earning more.
Rashford's commitment to Manchester United is a testament to his loyalty to the club he joined at the age of seven. He has scored 123 times in his 359 senior appearances for the club since breaking into the first team in 2016. His performances at the club level have also translated into international success, with Rashford scoring 16 goals in his 53 caps for England.
The news of Rashford's new contract comes as a significant boost for Manchester United and its manager, Erik ten Hag. The club is currently in the process of trying to add to their squad for the 2023-24 season, with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana and Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount expected to join the club.
However, the club's financial fair play (FFP) issues have limited their ability to add a fresh centre-forward to their squad. Despite this, United are expected to push hard for the signing of Atalanta BC forward Rasmus Hojlund.
Rashford's new contract is expected to be officially announced soon, marking a significant milestone in his career and a major boost for Manchester United as they prepare for the upcoming season. The club is due to fly out on Wednesday for their pre-season tour of the United States, with Rashford set to represent United on the tour.
