Marcus Rashford is human, he is not without fault, but being a local boy at United can be a curse as well as a blessing

Marcus Rashford's career has taken a fresh twist. Almost two months on from first being frozen out of the Manchester United first-team by Ruben Amorim for failing to match expected standards, a move away from his boyhood club is complete.

Marcus Rashford has sent a message to Manchester United after his Aston Villa loan move was confirmed. Rashford will spend the remainder of the season on loan at Villa Park, where he will have the opportunity to play in the Champions League and fight for a top four finish.

Marcus Rashford signed for Aston Villa on loan late in the mid-season transfer window. His long-term Manchester United future remains unclar.

Aston Villa have announced the signing of Manchester United winger Marcus Rashford. The England international has secured the 'new challenge' he has been so desperately craving. In December, Rashford announced his intention to leave his boyhood club Man Utd after being omitted from the Manchester Derby squad by head coach Ruben Amorim.