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Marcus Rashford compares himself to Thierry Henry and claims he has developed into 'free player' during up-and-down career at Man Utd

<p>Rashford struggled for form in the first half of the 2024-25 campaign at United, which saw him being sent on loan to Aston Villa in the January transfer window. At Villa Park, the English forward regained his confidence and ended the season on a high under Unai Emery's tutelage.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Rashford is now back at Old Trafford, but his future at the club remains uncertain. He has been linked with a permanent move away from the Red Devils this summer, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-hopeful-swapping-man-utd-barcelona-linking-up-ballon-d-or-contender-lamine-yamal/blt22eddb331353cbb1" target="_blank">Barcelona reportedly keen on signing the attacker</a>. Amid speculations over his future, the England international opened up on his transformation as a footballer as he compared himself to Gunners and French football icon Henry. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Speaking to Spanish YouTube channel <a href="https://youtu.be/CryjyjVrKOc" target="_blank">XBuyer</a> in Marbella, the 27-year-old said: "I see myself reflected in Henry. He's comfortable playing on the left and also in the middle. He's a free player. As I've developed, the number 9 position has become more comfortable, more natural. Things like playing with my back to goal are becoming easier for me. You're always in front of goal and always dangerous."</p>

WHAT RASHFORD SAID

<p>The United academy product is enjoying his vacation at the moment before returning to the club next month for pre-season training, unless he finds another club in between. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR RASHFORD?

Marcus Rashford compares himself to Thierry Henry and claims he has developed into 'free player' during up-and-down career at Man Utd | Goal.com

Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford compared himself to Arsenal legend Thierry Henry while claiming he has become a &apos;free player&apos;.