Rashford’s Future in Doubt as Amorim Orders Solo Training and Urges Exit from Manchester United
Manchester United’s ongoing drama has taken a sharp turn, with reports revealing that manager Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford to train alone and find a new club. This move appears to be the latest and clearest sign yet that the relationship between the England international and the Portuguese coach has completely broken down. Since Amorim took over in late 2024, tensions have quietly simmered, but this ultimatum makes it clear that Rashford’s long career at the club may soon be over.
From the start, Amorim made it clear he intended to transform the culture at United. His focus on discipline, effort, and professional standards has left little room for compromise, especially with high-profile players. Rashford, now 27, has reportedly fallen short of these expectations, particularly in training, which led to multiple exclusions from matchday squads last December. His performances on the pitch haven’t helped his case either, with inconsistent displays failing to impress the new manager. While official explanations referenced “training levels” and “selection choices,” it became evident that deeper issues were at play—especially after Rashford publicly hinted at wanting a “new challenge” during an interview with journalist Henry Winter.
Amorim’s decision to exile Rashford from team training and encourage him to leave the club aligns with his philosophy that commitment must be shown daily, not occasionally. He’s even gone so far as to claim he’d pick his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach over a player not giving their all—statements that, while brutally honest, could also impact Rashford’s transfer value as clubs begin circling, with Barcelona and Juventus showing interest.
Despite Rashford’s history with Manchester United—having joined the club at the age of seven and scoring 138 goals in 426 appearances—his recent form has raised questions. Although he enjoyed a successful spell on loan at Aston Villa earlier this year, contributing four goals and six assists in 17 appearances, Amorim remains unmoved. He publicly dismissed Rashford as a viable solution to United’s issues, even after that temporary resurgence.
Rashford’s current status only adds more intrigue. Though he was given time off to explore a move, he’s returned to Carrington, training alone while still using the club’s facilities. His recent posts on social media, including the update of his bio to “England International Footballer,” appear to show a desire to stay focused and ready. Still, Amorim seems resolute in his stance, and reports suggest there has been no recent direct communication between the two, further deepening the divide.
Rashford has also reportedly been stripped of the No. 10 shirt, now handed to new signing Matheus Cunha—another indicator that his time at the club may be drawing to a close. With Manchester United struggling near the bottom half of the Premier League table during the festive period last season, Amorim’s no-nonsense approach is seen by some as necessary to reset the club’s standards. Others, however, worry that letting a homegrown player go could backfire, especially if Rashford finds form elsewhere, much like Jadon Sancho at Chelsea.
For now, Rashford’s future remains uncertain. He’s under contract and valued at around £40 million, but his high wages and recent dip in performance could complicate any move. Whether he ends up in Spain, Germany, or elsewhere, his next chapter will not only influence his own career but also serve as a major turning point in Amorim’s quest to redefine what it means to play for Manchester United.
