Michael Carrick addresses Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United

Marcus Rashford has officially returned to Manchester United pre-season training following the conclusion of his post-World Cup break. Head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that the forward remains part of his squad after his loan spell with Barcelona last season.

The Catalan club ultimately opted against activating a £26 million permanent transfer clause, choosing instead to sign Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. This decision leaves Rashford, who remains on a high-earning contract, back at Old Trafford for the upcoming campaign.

He's our player, you know, and he's come back great. He's just like any other player. I've known Marcus a long time and, you know, he gives us something a little bit different. And he's been in great spirits since he's been back. Michael Carrick

Despite the speculation surrounding his future, Carrick praised the forward's professional attitude upon rejoining the group. Rashford has already completed several training sessions and is focused on the season ahead.

Having been omitted from the squad for the friendly against Leeds, the attacker could feature this weekend when United travel to Poland to face AC Milan. Playing in the final pre-season fixture would provide a vital opportunity for Rashford to build match sharpness and re-establish his role within the team.