'Did the Barcelona study abroad have an effect?' Transformed Marcus Rashford urged, "Please stay at Man Utd." Harry Maguire praised him, saying, "He will definitely become a great asset."

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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire (33) strongly supported Marcus Rashford's (29) decision to remain with the club.

Man Utd suffered a 4-2 comeback defeat against AC Milan in a friendly match held in Wroclaw, Poland on the 15th (Korean time). Although they took the lead with an early goal by Maguire and an additional goal by Patrick Dorgu in the second half, their defense crumbled after conceding three consecutive goals.

Rashford, who returned after a loan spell at Barcelona, was substituted into the match in the 16th minute of the second half, making his first appearance for Man Utd since December 2024. Despite limited playing time, he recorded eight successful passes and one successful dribble, displaying light-footed movement.

Currently, both Rashford's continued stay and a potential transfer remain possibilities, though no concrete transfer moves have been made yet.

According to the UK outlet 'The Athletic' on the 16th, Maguire expressed deep trust in Rashford. He stated, "Rashford is undoubtedly a player who will make us a better team. He can threaten spaces behind opposing defenses and create scoring opportunities."

He continued, "Although the transfer market is open, the squad hopes for Rashford's stay. Having played together for years, we know he will become a major asset to the team."

Michael Carrick, Man Utd manager, also added support: "Rashford has returned in good form and offers us something different. He is preparing for the season opener in a positive atmosphere."

Local praise for his performance followed. The Man Utd news source 'United in Focus' analyzed, "Having been coached by Hansi Flick during his time at Barcelona, he has transformed into a player who dedicates himself to the team." The outlet added, "His commitment to defense even after losing possession was impressive. If he maintains this level of activity, he will become a key player under manager Carrick's system."

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