Marcus Rashford has made headlines again by being included in the Manchester United squad for the first time since December 2024, but with a twist: he will wear a new number. The 28-year-old forward spent the last year and a half on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona after being excluded from Ruben Amorim's plans. With Barcelona opting not to sign him in June, Rashford returned to United after the World Cup, and his first appearance could come against an AC Milan team managed by Amorim himself.
In his debut with the first team during the 2015/16 season, Rashford wore the number 39 shirt, before switching to number 19 for the next two seasons. In 2018, he earned the number 10 shirt, a sign of his importance to the team. However, following his time away, Matheus Cunha took over the number 10 shirt, leaving fans wondering what number Rashford would wear this season.
In their last pre-season friendly, Manchester United faced AC Milan in Poland. Before the match, the club revealed the list of players called up, highlighting that Rashford will wear the number 9 shirt. This choice raised some questions among fans, who are curious about what it might mean for the club's transfer plans. However, Manchester United was quick to clarify that these numbers are only provisional and that the final list will be announced next week, ahead of the first Premier League match against Hull City.
The question remains whether Rashford will keep the number 9 shirt. In recent weeks, there have been reports that Benjamin Sesko, who wore the number 30 in his first season, could be the new holder of the number 9, given his position as the team's main striker. However, with the 23-year-old still recovering from an injury, it is unclear whether he will actually inherit the number previously worn by Rasmus Hojlund or if he will retain the number 30. On the other hand, some suggest that Rashford may end up wearing the number 14 shirt.
Official confirmation regarding the shirt numbers is expected to be made next weekend, during the announcement of the club's squad. Fans are eagerly awaiting the decisions that could influence the team's dynamics and their aspirations for the upcoming season.
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