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Marcus Rashford extends Manchester United stay with new four-year deal

Reuters
Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaUpdated: Jul 01, 2019, 09:35 PM IST
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Manchester United's English striker Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring. Photograph:(AFP)

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'Manchester United has been everything in my life since I arrived here at the age of seven,' said Rashford

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has signed a new four-year contract with the option to extend a further year, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed but British media reported the new contract could see Rashford earn around £250,000 ($316,550) per week as manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer plans to build his attack around the academy graduate.

"Manchester United has been everything in my life since I arrived here at the age of seven," the 21-year-old Rashford told the club website.

"This 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.

"I 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."

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England international Rashford was Solskjaer's preferred centre forward ahead of Romelu Lukaku last season as he finished with 13 goals in 47 appearances across all competitions.

"Despite 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," Solskjaer said.