Overview
- Ryan Giggs told Rio Ferdinand Presents on Wednesday that Pep Guardiola once named Marcus Rashford Manchester United's best player and said he "would take him tomorrow."
- Giggs said the remark came about eight or nine years ago at a dinner where Sir Alex Ferguson seated him next to Guardiola.
- Rashford scored 30 goals in 2022/23, fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim, then spent time on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona where he reportedly had 14 goals and 15 assists.
- He returned to United in the summer of 2026, has been reintegrated into the first team by Michael Carrick and has started the opening Premier League fixtures with positive reviews for his early displays.
- Guardiola's past praise, Guardiola's exit from City and Barcelona's decision not to buy Rashford help explain why he stayed at Old Trafford, and the anecdote could reshape perceptions of his value even though no transfer moves have been announced.