The new club that rejected the signing of Marcus Rashford

The English forward continues to look for a team for the second half of the season.

Javier Parra Peña | 27 Dec 2024 | 23.00
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The new club that rejected the signing of Marcus Rashford
The new club that rejected the signing of Marcus Rashford

Juventus has decided not to pursue the signing of Marcus Rashford, despite the English forward being offered to the club as an option to strengthen their attack. The player's high salary, exceeding 300,000 pounds per week, has been a determining factor in the Italian club closing the door to this possibility.

Rashford, who recently expressed his desire to seek "new challenges," has lost prominence in his current team, being left out of the squad in the last four matches under Amorim's direction. This situation led him to declare himself transferable, but the high financial demands have complicated his exit, deterring potential suitors like Juventus, which prefers to consider alternatives more in line with its budget.

Thiago Motta wants another player

On the other hand, Thiago Motta, coach of the Vecchia Signora, seems inclined towards another name on the radar: Joshua Zirkzee, Rashford's teammate at Manchester United. The young Dutch forward, with whom Motta already worked at Bologna, is seen as a more viable option. Although Zirkzee has not fully adapted to English football, his potential and previous connection with the coach make him an interesting target for the Turin side.

Despite this, Manchester United will not facilitate Zirkzee's departure as he remains part of their plans. Juventus' decision to discard Rashford and consider other options reflects a clear strategy of not overcommitting their finances in an increasingly competitive market. It remains to be seen if they will succeed in strengthening their attack before the transfer window closes.

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