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Paul Parker Says Amorim Made the Right Choice Letting Rashford Leave Man U

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Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker has weighed in on Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Aston Villa, suggesting that new manager Ruben Amorim won’t have any regrets about letting the forward leave Old Trafford.

Speaking to Metro, Parker argued that Amorim made the right call by offloading Rashford, citing his inconsistency and playing style as key reasons.

According to the former England international, Rashford was not the kind of forward Amorim needed, and keeping him in the squad could have disrupted the team’s balance.

“I don’t think Amorim will regret it at all. Rashford wouldn’t have given him what he wants,” Parker said. “He is not a natural center-forward. Even in the Ipswich game, yes, he scored, but he was invisible for most of the match.”

Parker also pointed out Rashford’s struggles with physicality, claiming that the forward dislikes having defenders behind him because he doesn’t enjoy the physical battle.

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He further suggested that Rashford’s attitude in recent months might have been a distraction for the team, something Amorim didn’t need in his first season at the club.


 

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Victor Osimhen Added to Man United’s List of Strikers to Sign This Summer

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Victor Osimhen has made it onto Manchester United’s shortlist of strikers as the club prepares for a major squad shakeup under incoming manager Ruben Amorim. The Nigerian forward, currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, is expected to make a permanent move this summer.

Osimhen has been in outstanding form, finishing his loan spell with a total of 37 goals in all competitions, including his 26th in the Turkish league during Galatasaray’s 2-0 win over İstanbul Başakşehir. That match marked his final appearance for the club, as his loan deal is set to expire.

According to The Sun UK, he’s one of five attacking options being considered by United. Others on the list include Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, Ipswich’s Liam Delap, Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt, and Moise Kean, who’s currently at Fiorentina. While United assess their options, reports suggest Delap is already edging closer to a move to Chelsea.


 

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Ronaldo Signs New Deal to Stay at Al-Nassr for Two More Years

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Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed he will stay at Al-Nassr this summer, signing a new contract with the Saudi club. The Portuguese forward, who just completed his third season in the Saudi Pro League, will not be taking part in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.

At 40 years old, Ronaldo finished as the league’s top scorer for the second year running, but Al-Nassr ended the season in third place after a tough campaign and missed out on qualifying for the AFC Champions League. After their 3-2 loss to Al-Fateh in the final match of the 2024/25 season, Ronaldo had hinted at leaving the club by tweeting, “This chapter is over,” which sparked rumors linking him with moves to other teams, including Al-Hilal.

However, reports from FootMercato reveal that Al-Nassr have now agreed to extend Ronaldo’s contract, with the deal already signed. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is expected to remain with the Knights of Najd for another two seasons, continuing his journey in Saudi Arabia.


 

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Ademola Lookman Presents His CAF Player of the Year Award to President Tinubu

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Ademola Lookman has officially presented his CAF Player of the Year award to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during the president’s visit to Lagos. The Atalanta winger was welcomed by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu before meeting with President Tinubu at the Government House on Friday.

Lookman clinched the prestigious title of Africa’s best player last December at a grand event in Marrakech, Morocco, becoming the second Nigerian in a row to win it after Victor Osimhen in 2023. His standout performances at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire earned him widespread praise.

He scored three goals, provided an assist, and was a key force in Nigeria’s journey to the final. Lookman also delivered one of the most memorable performances of the season in Europe, scoring a stunning hat-trick in the Europa League final to lead Atalanta past Bayer Leverkusen.


 

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