Manchester United fans were astonished when they discovered how much of Marcus Rashford’s wages Aston Villa might cover.
According to reports from The Athletic, Rashford, 27, is “close to agreeing” to a loan move from United to Villa.
The England international has been linked with moves to clubs like Barcelona, AC Milan, PSG, and Borussia Dortmund after falling out of favor with United manager Ruben Amorim. ..Continue Reading
Rashford’s £325,000 per week salary was believed to be a stumbling block in negotiations with several clubs. So, how much will Aston Villa contribute toward his substantial wages?
As per The Athletic’s report, “Villa would be paying a significant portion of Rashford’s £325,000-a-week wages and committing to a buy option.”
Italy-based journalist Luca Bendoni provided an update via X, writing: “Aston Villa and Manchester United are negotiating the last terms of Marcus Rashford’s deal.
“It is expected to be a loan with an option to buy. Villa is expected to pay more than half of the salary until June [should be 60/40 with United]. If the option is triggered, Rashford should sign a deal until 2028.”
If this information is accurate, Villa will be covering £195,000, while United will contribute £130,000 of Rashford’s weekly wage.
Fans on social media were quick to voice their opinions on the financial arrangement United is set to undertake.
One said: “Cheapskates. Even when we loan out players, we get ripped off.”
Another added: “They’ve just sold a player for 60 million. We always get had over.”
A third explained: “This is United right? “Villa sell Duran for 69m. Loaded.
“Villa want Rashford. “Villa say can’t cover all of salary. “United say oh ok mate. Can you cover 60%?”
While a fourth commented: “That’s some serious backing from Villa! Will this be the fresh start Rashford needs?”
A fifth slammed: “Why can’t they pay in full?”
Another exclaimed: “They should have covered 100% of Rashford’s salary but it’s okay, let him go and get a different experience as he had indicated.”
Amorim’s side will return to Premier League action on Sunday when they will face Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
