Rashford handed No.9 as Man Utd confirm squad numbers

Marcus Rashford returns from Barcelona loan to inherit iconic No.9 shirt at Manchester United.

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What happened. Manchester United confirmed Marcus Rashford will wear the No.9 shirt for the 2026-27 season, having lost his No.10 to Matheus Cunha.

• Barcelona declined permanent option for £26m.
• United set £40m price tag but no suitor emerged.
• Academy stars Shea Lacey and JJ Gabriel get No.31 and No.77.

Rashford is expected to play a key role under Michael Carrick at his boyhood club.

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