Marcus Rashford reveals how Erik Ten Hag got him to stay at Man United amid transfer buzz

Marcus Rashford revived his Manchester United career with a stupendous 2022-23 season. The 25-year-old hit the 30-goal mark for the first time in his career helping United reclaim their porch to some extent. The boyhood United fan recently penned a long-term contract to extend his stay at Old Trafford.

3 things you need to know

• Marcus Rashford came through the famed Manchester United academy
• Rashford extended his stay until 2028
• United have also signed Mason Mount and Andre Onan to bolster their ranks this summer

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Marcus Rashford revealed he considered leaving Manchester United

Rashford lost his spark in the 2021-22 campaign having found the net just five times which further raised questions about his ability. But the arrival of Erik ten Hag in Manchester has worked wonders as he found his lost rhythm back and was a potent force for the Red Devils last campaign.

[Marcus Rashford blocks out as he passes the ball in front of David Alaba during the first half of a Champions Tour friendly soccer match; Image: AP]

He will again play a pivotal role in the upcoming campaign but in a massive statement the player claimed he thought of leaving the club, but the arrival of the Dutch manager Erik ten Hag changed his stance.

“Before the manager [Ten Hag] came maybe a little bit, but it’s football, it happens.

“Everything is going to happen for a reason and he came to the club at the right time for me, the timing worked out.

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“Freedom - we were just a little bit rigid in the past, sometimes you’re not enjoying your football and that was the case with me - I wasn’t enjoying my football as much as I should be, as much I was used to enjoying it."

He further added, “Because of that it influenced my performance and ultimately that’s how I am as a person, if I’m not happy then it’s difficult for me to play my best football.

“Just a little bit more freedom and a little bit more stability - that gives you the baseline to try and showcase your abilities. I enjoy scoring goals, making assists, playing in the forward areas and trying to cause a threat to the other team.”

PSG were reportedly interested in making Rashford one of their marquee signings, but the forward's new deal will be a jolt to the Ligue 1 team's desire.