Marcus Rashford: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals why it was so important to tie down Manchester United star

The England international has put pen to paper on a new four year deal at Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford has penned a new contract at Manchester United with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer holding him up as a "shining example" of the club's vaunted academy.

The England international has put pen to paper on a new four year deal at Old Trafford worth upwards of £250,000 per week before bonuses.

Rashford has made himself a regular for club and country since making his debut as an 18-year-old under Louis van Gaal way back in November 2015.

He has gone on to score 45 goals in 170 appearances with manager Solskjaer delighted to see him commit his long-term future to the club.

“Marcus is one of the most talented English players of his generation," he told the club's official website. "He is an outstanding player; blessed with natural pace and energy.

“Marcus is a shining example of the talent that our academy produces and his upbringing means that he truly understands what it means to play for Manchester United.

“Despite being only 21 years old, Marcus already has great experience. He has a fantastic future ahead of him with the club and I am delighted that he has signed a new contract.“

Rashford himself is over the moon to have put talk over his future to bed and has vowed to now take his game to the next level.

“Manchester United has been everything in my life since I arrived here at the age of seven," he added. "This club has shaped me, both as a player and as a person, so it is such a privilege every time I get the opportunity to wear the shirt.

“I want to thank Ole and his staff for everything they have done for me; they are the perfect group of coaches to learn from as I continue my development and look to push on to the next level.

“I will be giving everything I have to help get this club back to where it belongs and deliver the success that our fans deserve.”