Since moving to Aston Villa from Manchester United on loan, Rashford, 27, has shown promising form in his first two appearances. Although other clubs like Borussia Dortmund, AC Milan, and Barcelona were interested, he chose Villa. Recent reports suggest that Rashford dreams of playing for Barcelona, but for now, he is focused on adapting to Unai Emery’s management at Villa Park.
Interestingly, Como, an ambitious Serie A side managed by Cesc Fabregas, also pursued Rashford during the January transfer window. Como’s president, Mirwan Suwarso, revealed their attempt to sign the United academy graduate, highlighting the club’s ambition. A move to Como would have reunited Rashford with Dele Alli, demonstrating the club’s confidence in their project.
Suwarso told Sky Italia that they tried their best to give their coach the players he needed and analyzed their needs and tried to resolve them when possible. He acknowledged that while they aimed high, some players didn’t take them seriously due to Como’s smaller stature. Despite this, Suwarso emphasized the importance of dreaming big to drive progress.
Como, with Fabregas as manager and minority shareholder, and Thierry Henry as an investor, has experienced a significant rise, earning promotion to Serie A last season. Currently, they are performing well, sitting 13th in the league table. Had Rashford joined Como, he would have played alongside former Liverpool players Pepe Reina and Alberto Moreno, as well as recent signings Andrea Belotti and Sergi Roberto.
Aston Villa has finalized the acquisition of Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United until the end of the season. The deal includes a £40 million option to buy in the summer. Rashford expressed his gratitude to both clubs and stated his respect for Aston Villa’s performance and ambitions. He is eager to begin playing. Rashford has made 24 appearances this season and scored 7 goals. His last appearance for Manchester United was in December. Aston Villa is currently eighth in the Premier League and competing in the UEFA Champions League.