- Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford made his Aston Villa debut as a substitute during their win over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup fourth-round match.
- His former Manchester United teammate Jadon Sancho poked fun at his former club by commenting 'freedom' under Rashford's post.
- Rashford completed a loan transfer to Aston Villa from Manchester United until the end of the season, with a potential option for a permanent transfer.
The 27-year-old England forward made his debut for Aston Villa on February 9, 2025, and entered the game as a substitute in the 66th minute during their 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.
Jacob Ramsey scored in the very first minute, and Morgan Rodgers added a second goal in the 64th minute. Tottenham's Mathys Tel managed to score a consolation goal in stoppage time.
Marcus Rashford reacts after Aston Villa debut
After the game, the famous player showed his appreciation to the spectators on social media by expressing his gratitude for the friendly reception and complimenting the team's achievements.
"Thanks for the warm welcome. Great team effort," Rashford said on his Instagram account.
Sancho trolls Man United
Following Rashford's debut for Aston Villa, Sancho made a comment on Rashford's Instagram post, saying "Freedom", indicating his own sense of liberation after leaving Manchester United's Old Trafford.
He is finally free,
Sancho's tumultuous journey at Old Trafford
Sancho's time at United was characterized by difficulties and a strained relationship.
After joining Borussia Dortmund's rival club in 2021, Sancho found it challenging to repeat his previous level of performance, resulting in limited playing time and disagreements with manager Erik ten Hag.
This discord ultimately resulted in a loan move back to Dortmund in January 2024, where he made a significant contribution to their run to the Champions League final.
Sancho's second tenure at Old Trafford
Sancho struggled to perform with United, with reports indicating a lack of harmony between him and the coaching staff.
Former first-team coach Benni McCarthy stated that the staff had limited knowledge about Sancho's situation and suggested that his frequent trips to London may have impacted his integration with the team.
In August 2024, Sancho secured a loan transfer to Chelsea, with a future obligation for a permanent transfer valued at £25 million.
The transfer was completed after the official deadline, demonstrating the need to settle his uncertain status at Old Trafford as soon as possible.
There has been a transfer of Manchester United winger, Marcus Rashford, to Aston Villa.
Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan from the English Premier League powerhouses Manchester United until the end of the season, with the possibility of a permanent transfer.
After landing at Villa Park, the former United star expressed his desire to play regular football and commended the club's performance and ambitions.
Marcus Rashford says goodbye to Manchester United before joining Aston Villa.
The text remains the same as it's already in English.
According to the report, Rashford and Tyrell Malacia bid farewell to their team-mates following the training session at Carrington prior to their match against Crystal Palace.