Marcus Rashford has been criticised by fans after giving his first interview as an Aston Villa player following his arrival from Manchester United.
The winger has joined Unai Emery's side on loan until the end of the season having fallen out of favour with Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
In his first interview as a Villa player, Rashford said he was happy to be there.
However, he also indicated that he'd only be at the club for a few months before returning to United in the summer.
Marcus Rashford has been criticised by fans after giving his first interview as an Aston Villa player following his arrival from Manchester United
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He said: “It’s a club that’s in a good position in the league, and they’re pushing to get higher.
"Still in the Champions League, a good, ambitious manager and great talent in the squad.
“I’ve had to choose somewhere where I feel my style of football is suited to, and can help them and help me rediscover and improve as a player.
“Obviously it’s only short-term I’m here, so I want to make the most of my time here, and the only way to do that is by using my attributes and my skillset to help the team.”
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🗣️ “It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to join the team.”
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Fans aren't too impressed with his comments, however.
Villa have an option to buy the 27-year-old for a fee of £40million at the end of the season.
But many seem to believe that Rashford only intends to be a Villa player for a few months.
One user on X wrote: "Oii he’s just using them for a short term spell."
A second stated: "'Obviously it's only short term that I'm here so I want to make the most of my time here'... Wow."
Another said: "That last sentence sounds like he’s prepared to only be here for 6 months. Still though, let’s hope he performs and potentially he can stay."
A fourth added: "One interesting point Rashford made in his Villa interview is; 'Obviously it’s only short-term I’m here'. If there's such a pull from Villa, with that buy-option, why make a point of saying that, unprovoked? Also given United's announcement. I think he will be back in the summer."
And a fifth said: "It’s only short term, doesn’t sound like he wants to be here very long."
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Villa have evolved considerably ever since Emery arrived as a replacement for Steven Gerrard in 2022.
They have Champions League football to offer and are currently pushing to finish in the top four for the second season in a row.
And Rashford has insisted he's excited to be part of the Emery era, with the winger adding: “It’s an ambitious time for this club and a great opportunity for me to join the team and help them keep pushing forward.
"I’m excited, can’t wait for the first training session and obviously the first game.
Marcus Rashford will be hoping to shine for Aston Villa this season after joining from Man United on loan
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“(Unai Emery is) a top manager and what he’s done at the club since he’s come to Villa is unbelievable.
“It’s the constant ambition that’s attractive, and it’s why you want to join such a club.
"You want to keep improving year on year, and that’s what the team has been doing and are doing this year."
Rashford could make his debut for Villa in their FA Cup clash with Tottenham on Sunday (5.35pm).
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