Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford has claimed a tabloid has threatened to post a photo of him with a murderer as the want-away striker continues to be frozen out at Old Trafford.
The 27-year-old admitted last month that he is ready to leave his boyhood club and seek a ‘new challenge’.
- ALSO READ: Rashford’s Representatives Hold Talks With European Giants
- Ronaldo Rolled Eyes When This United Player Spoke In Dressing Room
According to Daily Mail, the photo allegedly shows Rashford with rapper Jake Fahri, aka TEN, who was convicted of murdering teenage schoolboy Jimmy Mizen in 2008.
Rashford missed United’s 3-1 home victory against Southampton, and on Thursday night, just minutes before the team news was announced, the England international took to social media to write a lengthy post addressing the matter.
His Instagram Story read: “Been contacted today by a tabloid informing me that they plan to publish a photo of me with a rapper apparently taken over a year ago,” Daily Mail said.
“I want to make it clear I have never seen this photo, I do not know this person and I am not friends with him. Like most footballers if someone asks for a photo with me, I will never refuse but I am obviously not able to do a background check on every individual that asks me for a photo.
“Can I please urge tabloids rather than focusing on me, to use their platforms to help raise awareness on the many charities and individuals that work daily throughout the UK to tackle knife crime to prevent more families suffering tragic loss.
Don’t Forget You Can Watch EPL, PSL, Carling & Nedbank Cup For Just R69
“My deepest sympathy goes to the family of Jimmy Mizen.”