“I know he has improved alot but he could only return here on one condition”: Man United’s coach Ruben Amorim has revealed the only way Marcus Rashford could return to the club this summer

In a press conference that’s already sparking headlines across England, Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim addressed growing speculation about the future of Marcus Rashford — and he made it clear that any possible return to the club would come with serious terms attached.

The England international, whose future has been uncertain following a difficult season and reported rifts within the dressing room, has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford. But when asked whether the door was still open for Rashford to reclaim his place at United, Amorim offered a frank response.

> “I know he has improved a lot, he’s working harder and trying to get back to his best — but he could only return here on one condition,” Amorim stated.

Pressed by reporters on what that condition was, the Portuguese manager explained that Rashford would need to fully embrace the new standards and tactical discipline being demanded at Manchester United under his leadership.

> “If he’s ready to give 100 percent commitment to this project, to work for the team and not just for himself, then of course the door is open. But it has to be on those terms. No exceptions,” Amorim added.

Rashford, once one of United’s brightest homegrown stars, endured an inconsistent campaign last season, with injuries and off-field distractions impacting his form. Rumours of tension with previous coaching staff and inconsistent performances raised doubts about his long-term future at Old Trafford.

However, recent reports have suggested that Rashford has been putting in extra work during the off-season to regain peak fitness and refocus on his football — something that Amorim acknowledged but insisted would only matter if matched with complete buy-in to the team’s ethos.

United’s new era under Ruben Amorim is built on discipline, tactical flexibility, and a hard-working squad culture — and Amorim’s comments make it clear that no player, regardless of past status, will be given a free pass.

As the summer transfer window heats up, Rashford’s future remains one of the key storylines to watch at Manchester United. Whether he stays to fight for his place under strict new demands, or seeks a fresh start elsewhere, remains to be seen.