Abruptly jumping from Carrington academy talent to Manchester United and England star, Marcus Rashford’s career has been one of ups and downs.
From unreachable expectations to prolonged form slumps, Rashford has never been a sports betting favourite for the Ballon d’Or, yet his career is one many could only dream of.
At times, he looked unstoppable. At others, his attitude has wrongly been questioned and his admirable commitment to social issues has been criticised.
It hasn’t helped that his career has coincided with Manchester United being no more than an afterthought in the Premier League betting markets. Plenty of people are to blame for the Red Devils’ slumber – Rashford is not one of them.
In and out of favour with England and often linked with moves abroad, Rashford finally got his opportunity outside the Premier League when he joined Barcelona in 2025.
How Much Is Marcus Rashford Worth?
According to the Mirror, Rashford’s net worth is around £60 million. Estimates of Rashford’s overall value vary considerably. One thing is for sure – he’s earned millions throughout his playing career thanks to a massive contract with Manchester United.
As reported in the same publication, Rashford lost endorsement deals with Beat’s, Burberry, and Levi’s after a drop in form across the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.
When he joined Aston Villa on loan, his income from Nike reportedly decreased, too, with Villa sitting in a lower category than United.
When he initially penned his deal with Nike, it was worth around £1.5 million annually. Add in his other endorsements, and it’s easy to see how Rashford collected millions in personal wealth.
Contract
In July 2023, Rashford signed a five-year contract extension with Manchester United. The deal pays £325,000 per week and keeps Rashford at Old Trafford – theoretically – until after the 2027/28 season.
Rashford has been marginalised since signing his new contract. He scored 11 goals in 48 Premier League appearances across the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons before being loaned to Villa for the second half of the latter campaign.
John Murtough, who was United’s football director at the time, said, “He is a brilliant talent but also humble, dedicated and driven.
"As he enters his prime years, we know there is still so much more to come from him, and we can see the hunger that Marcus feels to achieve the highest levels of success here at Manchester United.”
Rashford, according to BBC Sport, turned down more lucrative deals to stay with his boyhood club.
The England international reflected on his journey at the club, stating: "I joined Manchester United as a seven-year-old boy with a dream. That same passion, pride, and determination to succeed still drives me every time I have the honour of wearing the shirt.
"I've already had some amazing experiences at this incredible club, but there is still a lot more to achieve and I remain relentlessly determined to win more trophies in the years ahead."
Barcelona
In July 2025, Rashford signed a season-long loan deal with Barcelona. The Catalan giants have a £30.3 million option to buy Rashford at the end of the season.
Rashford became the first Englishman to play for Barca in 40 years, since fellow striker Gary Lineker donned the iconic garnet and blue.
In his first interview as a Barca player, Rashford reserved special praise for manager Hansi Flick: "The work he did last season was sensational. He has been really important in the whole process."
Girlfriend
Rashford was seen with Lucia Loi, his ex-fiancee, during his media obligations when completing his move to Barcelona. The couple called off their engagement in 2022 but have reportedly remained close.
Since meeting at secondary school in Ashton, it has been an on-and-off relationship. A split in 2021 was followed by reconciliation and an engagement a few months later.
Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim was hired as Manchester United manager in the first half of the 2024/25 season. Amorim quickly had a difficult relationship with Rashford, claiming he couldn’t get the England international to see how he needs him to play.
Following his loan move to Villa, Rashford was exiled from first-team training and stripped of the number 10 shirt.
Amorim is adamant it isn’t a personal issue with Rashford. The former Sporting manager said, “If he changes, we are more than welcome to put a talent like Rashford [in the squad]. And we need it.
"But in this moment, I think it's really clear that we have to set some standards. We are waiting for Marcus, if he wants [to play] really really bad."
It’s clear Rashford will not play for United again as long as Amorim is in charge.
In January 2025, Amorim said of Rashford, "You can see on the bench we miss a bit of pace on the bench, but I would put [Manchester United goalkeeper coach Jorge] Vital before a player who doesn't give the maximum every day."
Honours
- FA Cup – 2015/16, 2023/24
- EFL Cup – 2016/17, 2022/23
- Europa League – 2016/17
- Premier League Fans’ Player of the Year – 2022/23
- Guardian Footballer of the Year – 2020
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