Ryan Giggs' brother, Rhodri Giggs, has sparked a huge backlash after criticising Marcus Rashford's decision to leave Manchester United for Aston Villa.
The England international has departed Old Trafford on a temporary replacement after being frozen out by Ruben Amorim over the past six weeks.
Rashford is joining a Villa team who can offer him Champions League football, while they're also still in the FA Cup.
Furthermore, they're also five places above United in the Premier League table - and eight points better off.
Ryan Giggs' brother, Rhodri Giggs, has sparked a huge backlash after criticising Marcus Rashford's decision to leave Manchester United for Aston Villa
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Rashford to Villa could be a masterstroke for all parties but Rhodri, writing on X, isn't impressed.
"Stop I can’t breathe," he said, accompanying his upload with two laughing emojis. "So let’s get this right, you wanted a new challenge and this where you want it. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA."
However, many fans have hit back at Rhodri by pointing out how Villa are outperforming United at present.
"They are a Champions League club and aren’t languishing in the bottom half in a crumbling stadium. Sounds like his moving up in his career to me," said one fan.
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Stop I can’t breathe 😂😂 so let’s get this right, you wanted a new challenge and this where you want it. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA #Whatadoughnut #Skint https://t.co/DpmKO8fK8a
— Rhodri Giggs 🏴 (@rodjamesgiggs) February 2, 2025
A second stated: "He wanted Champions League, never going to get that at United."
Another wrote: "Mate Villa are an upgrade on United as it stands, let’s not be silly or petty."
"U do realise it’s 2025 not 2000s Aston Villa are bigger then United it’s a step up," penned a fourth.
And a fifth said: "Giggs brother is stuck in the the early 00’s and thinks Man Utd are an attractive club to be at HAHAHHAHA."
Rashford, meanwhile, has given his first interview as a Villa player.
He expressed optimism for the future, with the winger writing: “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.
“(Unai Emery is) a top manager and what he’s done at the club since he’s come to Villa is unbelievable.
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“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."
He continued: “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.
Marcus Rashford will be hoping to shine for Aston Villa this season after joining from Man United on loanGETTY“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.”
