“It was because of what he did years back. That was the reason I called him that. I know what I did and it’s for a reason”-Fans are shocked as David de Gea gives Marcus Rashford new nickname after he leaves Man Utd for Aston Villa

David de Gea Gives Marcus Rashford a New Nickname After Aston Villa Move

 

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has bestowed a new nickname upon Marcus Rashford following the forward’s loan switch to Aston Villa.

 

De Gea, now 34 and playing for Fiorentina in Serie A, spent years alongside Rashford at Old Trafford, sharing the pitch 294 times. Their close bond remains intact despite the Spaniard’s departure from United in the summer of 2023.

 

Rashford, 27, has joined Aston Villa on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 season, with the Midlands club holding an option to make the deal permanent for £40 million in the summer. According to *The Athletic*, Villa will cover at least 75% of Rashford’s wages, potentially rising to 90% based on performance-related bonuses.

 

On Sunday, the England international took to Instagram to share two photos of himself in Aston Villa colors, writing:

 

> “I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen. I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me, but Aston Villa was an easy decision—I really admire the way they’ve been playing this season and the manager’s ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started.

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> “I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season.”

 

The post quickly drew reactions from Rashford’s former United teammates, including Antony, Scott McTominay, and his new Villa colleague Leon Bailey, who all left messages of support in the comments section.

 

While details of De Gea’s new nickname for Rashford have yet to be revealed, it’s clear that their friendship remains strong despite their careers taking them in different directions.