Former Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has strongly voiced his opinion that Marcus Rashford, a current forward for the club, does not deserve a transfer to Barcelona, criticizing his desire to leave Old Trafford.
Rashford’s Recent Struggles and Loan Stint
Marcus Rashford’s position at Manchester United has become increasingly uncertain. Last year, a reported fallout with coach Ruben Amorim saw him sidelined from the main squad.
This led to a loan spell at Aston Villa, where the 27-year-old managed four goals and six assists in 17 appearances. Despite his contributions, Villa did not secure a Champions League spot, and they opted against activating a £40 million clause to sign him permanently.
Having returned to United, reports suggest Rashford has now submitted a transfer request, fueling speculation about his future away from the club.
Barcelona Rumours Emerge
Amidst the transfer uncertainty, Barcelona has emerged as a potential suitor for Rashford. The Spanish giants were reportedly looking for attacking reinforcements after failing to secure Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams.
This development has placed Rashford firmly in the transfer spotlight, with many questioning whether a move to a club of Barcelona’s stature would be the right next step for his career.
Sheringham’s Strong Disapproval
Teddy Sheringham, who himself enjoyed a successful career at Manchester United, did not mince words when discussing Rashford’s situation. He expressed deep disappointment, stating that a player should appreciate the privilege of representing a club like United.
“If you assess where Marcus Rashford is at as a professional footballer, you strive as a youngster to get to the very top and play for clubs like Manchester United, and when you’re there, you appreciate it,” Sheringham told Sky Sports.
He continued, “You don’t throw it away and say you want to leave, I find the whole episode very soul-destroying, compared to the way I was back in the day and how I strove to get the privilege to play for such a huge football club.”
Sheringham compared Rashford’s desire to leave to Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s departure from Arsenal, which he also found “soul-destroying.” He hopes Rashford doesn’t get the move he’s “hankering for,” specifically deeming a Barcelona switch an “undeserved step up.”
Rashford’s Inconsistent United Career
Over his decade-long tenure at Old Trafford, Marcus Rashford has made 426 appearances, scoring 138 goals. He was once hailed as one of England’s brightest young talents, showing flashes of brilliance throughout his career.
However, inconsistency has often plagued his form. While he enjoyed a prolific 2022/23 season, netting 30 goals, his performance dipped significantly in the 2023/24 season, where he managed just eight goals.
- Teddy Sheringham believes Marcus Rashford does not deserve a move to Barcelona.
- Sheringham described Rashford’s desire to leave Manchester United as “soul-destroying.”
- Rashford recently returned from a loan spell at Aston Villa and has reportedly submitted a transfer request.
- Barcelona is rumored to be interested in the forward after missing out on Nico Williams.
The coming weeks will likely reveal the next chapter in Marcus Rashford’s career, as the transfer window continues to unfold amidst strong opinions from football veterans.
