
It’s undeniable that Marcus Rashford’s career hasn’t gone exactly the way he probably thought it would. Once Manchester United’s brightest prospect and later going on to score 30 goals in the 22-23 season for his boyhood club, the striker couldn’t even get on the bench under new manager, Ruben Amorim.
But the Red Devils’ loss is Aston Villa’s gain, as the Manchester man moves to Birmingham on loan for the rest of the season. And, in tribute to Marcus Rashford’s arrival, LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham has unveiled a minifigure of the England international forward.
Amy Langham, General Manager of LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham, commented: “Marcus mentioned that joining Aston Villa was an ‘easy decision,’ and our team here at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham felt the same in making him feel at home. We have a few passionate Aston Villa supporters in the team, so this tribute feels extra special to us.”
The minifigure can now be seen being given a warm welcome to Birmingham while wearing Aston Villa’s home kit, proudly displaying the number 9 on its back. Whether the move will prove successful for the Villans, only time will tell (with a £40 million option to buy inserted into the loan). But after losing super-sub Jhon Durán to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr, the club needs backup for Ollie Watkins.
The Marcus Rashford minifigure is now on display at LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham until further notice. And no matter what happens for Marcus Rashford at Aston Villa, and for the rest of his career, he’ll always remain a national hero for his work to end child hunger in the UK.
To learn more about LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Birmingham head here.