Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has dismissed suggestions that Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Aston Villa is embarrassing, insisting such transfers are meant to help players develop.
Rashford joined Aston Villa on a six-month loan after Amorim made it clear he was not part of his immediate plans. The deal sees Unai Emery’s side cover at least 75% of Rashford’s £365,000-a-week wages, with an option to buy him for £40 million in the summer.
Following United’s 2-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, Amorim was asked whether it was humiliating to loan Rashford to a club currently higher in the Premier League table.
“It’s not embarrassing. When you loan a player—and I don’t know if it’s official yet—you expect him to play and improve, so there’s nothing humiliating about that,” Amorim responded.
The Portuguese coach remained focused on his squad, adding, “I understand the question, but my priority is my players. Once the window closes, I’ll be fully focused on improving the team.”
When asked if Rashford’s departure would impact United’s winter transfer plans, Amorim kept his response open-ended: “We will see. There’s one more day; let’s wait until the window is closed.”
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