Rashford given surprise new honour at United alongside Fernandes – official

Manchester United loanee Marcus Rashford has been handed a surprise new honour by the club alongside skipper Bruno Fernandes. Rashford thriving at Barcelona Rashford has enjoyed an uptick in form since leaving United for Barcelona on a season-long loan during the summer transfer window. He has emerged as one of Barcelona’s most important players, notching six goals and 10 assists in 20 appearances across all competitions. His revival at Barcelona stands in sharp contrast to his deteriorating relationship with United, which worsened significantly following Ruben Amorim’s arrival as Erik ten Hag’s successor. Rashford joined United at the age of seven, having been born and raised in the city. The forward made his senior debut for United in 2016 during a Europa League tie against Midtjylland. He netted twice and became United’s youngest-ever goalscorer in a European competition at the time. Over the following decade, he became a firm fan favourite and a living symbol of the enduring importance of the club’s academy, even in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. However, the breakdown in his relationship with Amorim has seen Rashford’s standing at Old Trafford diminish considerably. Despite this, the club has chosen to honour his contributions by adding him to the legends section of the official website, alongside Fernandes. Rashford and Fernandes honoured Rashford and Fernandes now sit alongside icons such as Wayne Rooney, Sir Bobby Charlton, Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Bryan Robson, Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Alex Stepney, Denis Irwin, George Best, Michael Carrick and many others. The pair are just two of only four players on the list who are still active, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and David de Gea. However, this recognition is unlikely to signal a future for Rashford at United. There have been suggestions that Barcelona are planning to make his stay a permanent one, although conflicting reports have claimed that the Blaugrana are unsure about such a move. United are next in action on Monday evening when they face Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!