Erik Ten Hag: “He Needs to Be a Part of This Project” about Manchester United’s Retaining Marcus Rashford

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, said on Friday that Marcus Rashford would remain at the club even if he was considered a potential Kylian Mbappe successor at Paris Saint-Germain.

When Mbappe’s contract ends at the conclusion of the current campaign, he will depart PSG, and according to a number of rumors, the French champions have Rashford on their radar for when the transfer market opens.

Ten Hag, however, is not in the market to trade the England international, who inked a deal that would keep him contracted until 2028.

Ahead of United’s FA Cup quarterfinal matchup with Liverpool on Sunday, the Dutchman said during a press conference, “We didn’t re-sign him last season for years with the intention to sell him, no.” “We don’t talk about that topic because he should be involved in this project.”

With only seven goals in all competitions this year, Rashford has failed to replicate his career-high 30 goals from the previous year.

He caused unpleasant headlines in January when he was allegedly seen at a Belfast nightclub and missed the next game due to sickness. The club referred to this as a “disciplinary matter.”

Ten Hag said earlier in the season that Rashford’s participation in birthday festivities after United’s defeat to Manchester City was inappropriate.

These occurrences have strengthened rumors that the academy graduate would depart from the team.

However, he responded angrily to anyone this month who questioned his dedication to United.

“Hey, I’m not a flawless person. He said in the Players’ Tribune, “When I make a mistake, I’ll be the first to put my hand up and admit that I need to do better. But I have to say something if you ever doubt my dedication to Manchester United. It seems like someone is challenging every aspect of my identity and everything that makes me a man.

Since then, Rashford’s play has improved; he has scored goals in his previous two games.