A New Chapter in a Storied CareerIn a move that has sent ripples through the footballing community, Marcus Rashford has joined Aston Villa on loan from

The Manchester United attacker gave his first interview as a loanee at Villa Park and told supporters of Unai Emery's team that he is a player who can decide games

A former Manchester United player reckons Aston Villa are taking a “big gamble” on Marcus Rashford as the 27-year-old is “known for being lazy”. Rashford secured a loan move to Aston Villa before the January transfer window closed and they have an option to buy him in the summer for around £40m.

Aston Villa have agreed a loan deal until the end of the season with Manchester United for Marcus Rashford. Villa will cover a minimum of three-quarters of the England forward’s wages for the duration of his stay and up to 90 per cent depending on performance-based bonuses.

Marcus Rashford reportedly turned down Manchester United's insistence on a contract pay cut ahead of his loan move to Aston Villa in the final days of the winter transfer window, as per The Athletic.

Marcus Rashford is reportedly close to signing for Aston Villa on loan amid his exile at Old Trafford. He has not played for Manchester United since December.