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'Nothing bad to say about United'

'Nothing bad to say about United'

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Barcelona have unveiled Marcus Rashford as their new number 14 after the forward completed his season-long loan move with an option to buy for £30.3m.The 27-year-old made 426 appearances at Manchester United and has wished them "all the best" as he starts his 'next chapter'. "The club is in a period of change, and they have been for a while," Rashford told reporters at his unveiling on Wednesday. "I don't have anything bad to say as it has been an important part - not just of my career - but of my life. So I was grateful for the opportunity."But like life, not everything goes as simple as you thought and this is my next chapter. I'm fully focused on improving myself and helping the team win trophies."I have nothing bad to say about United. I wish them all the best and hope they are successful in the future."
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  • Metro

Chloe Kelly's proud husband joins sweet tributes after Women's Euros win

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Goalie Hannah Hampton is England's penalties hero as Lionesses roar to Euros glory over Spain
Goalie Hannah Hampton is England's penalties hero as Lionesses roar to Euros glory over Spain

The Sun

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  • The Sun

Goalie Hannah Hampton is England's penalties hero as Lionesses roar to Euros glory over Spain

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