Marcus Rashford says he is attracted by Aston Villa’s ambition of continuous improvement after completing a loan move from Manchester United, Afrosport reports.
The England forward fell out of favour with United head coach Ruben Amorim and declared his desire for a new challenge.
The move to Villa Park presents such opportunity for Rashford as they are in the hunt for the Premier League top four and are also through to the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League.
“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,” Rashford said in his first Villa interview.
“[Unai Emery is] a top manager and what he’s done at the club since he’s come to Villa is unbelievable.
“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.”
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Rashford further added: “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.
“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.”
Rashford could make his debut in front of the Villa fans against Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of the FA Cup on Sunday.
