Football NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 20 Aug 2026
Rashford back at United, won't fight for No.10 shirt
After 18 months away, Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United but finds his old number taken.
M. Rashford
player
Return
Back at Man Utd after loan spells
Previous number
No.10 since 2018/19
Current No.10
Matheus Cunha
What happened. Marcus Rashford has returned to Manchester United after loan spells with Aston Villa and Barcelona, and will not demand the No.10 shirt back, which is now held by Matheus Cunha.
- Barcelona declined option to sign him permanently
- Rashford previously wore 39 and 19
- Cunha took No.10 after big-money move
Rashford will likely wear a different number next season, with no exit route found.
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