Marcus Rashford echoes what Bryan Mbeumo noticed after his most important Man Utd decision 20 months on - opinion

Marcus Rashford’s actions speak louder than words ever could after Bryan Mbeumo talked up the visible change in him since his Manchester United return.

The 28-year-old England international ended an 18-month exodus from Old Trafford after his loan spells at Premier League side Aston Villa and La Liga outfit Barcelona.

Marcus Rashford returned to Manchester United in the summer after Barcelona did not sign him permanently and was back in action during the pre-season campaign.

Michael Carrick made it clear that the door was open for the former Aston Villa forward and Rashford picked up valuable United first-team minutes since his return.

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Marcus Rashford was away from Manchester United for 18 months before he made his first competitive appearance for the Red Devils at the 20-month mark.

The Three Lions forward climbed off the bench in the second half of United’s Premier League opener against Hull City and did impress with his 45-minute showing.

United manager Michael Carrick turned to Rashford for the Ipswich Town match at Old Trafford and started the ex-Barcelona forward in the 5-2 Premier League win.

Speaking to Sky Sports, Bryan Mbeumo insisted that there has been a noticeable change in body language and mentality with Rashford’s latest spell with United.

“Obviously, really good to have him back,” he said.

“Nice to meet him for me.”

Mbeumo added: “I spent a few weeks with him already now. But yeah, I think it’s really good to have him back.

“We all know his qualities, his impact he has for the club and, yeah, as I see him, he looks very happy to be with us and having fun with us.

“So, I think it’s really good for him.”

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Rashford has not only reintegrated himself at the Red Devils, but United fans have been left more open-minded about his attitude since his return to Old Trafford.

The Three Lions forward has shown a desire to play again for United under the direction of former Red Devils teammate Carrick after his 2025 club exit.

Rashford took to Instagram on Friday and shared a photo of his tattoo featuring different shirt numbers, with the No 14 from his Barcelona spell now added.

However, the former Barcelona star’s message to his followers echoed the importance of his Old Trafford return and his chance to wear the No 9 shirt again.

“New number, Same mission,” Rashford wrote 20 months on since his United exit.

The early fears around what a second Rashford spell would look like are disappearing and Mbeumo’s words on the United star have been visible for fans to see for themselves.

Rashford has shown that actions speak louder than words and the clearest example has been the way that he has handled himself since his return to Old Trafford.