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Marcus Rashford has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United.<\/p>\nMarcus Rashford has signed a new four-year contract at Manchester United.<\/p>\n
The 21-year-old England forward is now committed to the Old Trafford outfit until 2023 with the option of a further year.<\/p>\n
The news, announced by the club on Monday, continues United\u2019s positive summer after the recent signings of Daniel James and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.<\/p>\n
Wythenshawe-born Rashford emerged as manager Old Gunnar Solskjaer\u2019s first-choice striker in the closing weeks of last season.<\/p>\n
His previous deal was due to expire next year and, with other clubs including Barcelona reportedly interested, United were keen to tie up a new deal for their academy graduate.<\/p>\n
The new agreement reportedly puts Rashford, who has made 170 United appearances since breaking into the first team in 2016, among the top earners at the club.<\/p>\n
Rashford told the club\u2019s website: \u201cManchester United has been everything in my life since I arrived here at the age of seven.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis club has shaped me, both as a player and as a person, so it is such a privilege every time I get the opportunity to wear the shirt.<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to thank Ole and his staff for everything they have done for me, they are the perfect group of coaches to learn from as I continue my development and look to push on to the next level.<\/p>\n
\u201cI will be giving everything I have to help get this club back to where it belongs and deliver the success that our fans deserve.\u201d<\/p>\n
Marcus is one of the most talented English players of his generation.<\/p>\n
Rashford is seen as a key figure as United rebuild for the future under Solskjaer after last season\u2019s frustrating sixth-placed finish in the Premier League.<\/p>\n
Solskjaer said: \u201cMarcus is one of the most talented English players of his generation. He is an outstanding player; blessed with natural pace and energy.<\/p>\n
\u201cMarcus is a shining example of the talent that our academy produces and his upbringing means that he truly understands what it means to play for Manchester United.<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite being only 21 years old, Marcus already has great experience. He has a fantastic future ahead of him with the club and I am delighted that he has signed a new contract.\u201d<\/p>\n