BREAKING NEWS: “Not Even in My Next Life” – Rasmus Højlund Names the One Manchester United Player He Refuses to Play With Again
Rasmus Højlund has dropped a bombshell revelation that could have major implications for Manchester United’s rebuild, openly admitting that despite strong interest from INEOS in bringing him back to Old Trafford, one unresolved issue stands firmly in the way.
And according to the Danish striker, it’s non-negotiable.
“I know how desperate INEOS is now to see me return,” Højlund revealed. “But the issue is that me and this particular player can no longer be teammates anymore — not even in my next life.”
Those words have sent shockwaves through the United fanbase, reopening wounds from a turbulent period at the club and raising serious questions about dressing-room harmony during Højlund’s time in Manchester.
While Højlund did not initially name the player, multiple sources close to the situation have since confirmed that the forward was referring to Marcus Rashford.
According to Højlund, his struggles at Old Trafford were not simply down to form, pressure, or adaptation to the Premier League — but to what he describes as a fundamental breakdown in attacking chemistry.
“I’m a striker,” Højlund explained. “My job is movement, timing, finishing. But when you’re constantly making runs and the ball never comes, you start to disappear.”
Insiders claim the relationship between Højlund and Rashford deteriorated rapidly behind the scenes, with the Dane growing increasingly frustrated by what he felt was a lack of trust and cooperation on the pitch. Training-ground tensions reportedly spilled into matches, where Højlund’s runs were repeatedly ignored in favour of individual actions.
“It became impossible,” a source close to Højlund said. “He felt isolated. Not just tactically — personally.”
Despite his struggles, Højlund insists he never downed tools and remained professional throughout his time at the club. However, he admits the environment eventually pushed him toward a difficult decision.
“I didn’t leave because I wasn’t strong enough,” he said. “I left because I knew I couldn’t grow in that situation.”
Now, with Michael Carrick overseeing a cultural reset at Manchester United and INEOS reportedly keen on repairing past mistakes, Højlund has emerged as a potential return target. His profile — young, physical, mobile, and hungry — fits perfectly into Carrick’s vision of a modern, aggressive United side.
But Højlund has made his stance crystal clear.
“If Manchester United want me back, they know what must change,” he said. “That situation cannot exist again.”
The message to the board is blunt: remove the problem, or forget the reunion.
Reaction among supporters has been fierce and divided. Some fans sympathise with Højlund, pointing to United’s long-standing issues supporting strikers and recurring complaints about Rashford’s playing style. Others believe Rashford’s loyalty and match-winning moments still make him indispensable.
Football analysts see the situation as another example of a deeper structural problem at United.
“When multiple forwards say the same thing, it stops being coincidence,” one pundit noted. “It becomes a pattern.”
INEOS now face a delicate and potentially explosive decision. Do they prioritise unity, balance, and striker-friendly football — or continue backing a polarising figure who splits opinion both inside and outside the club?
For Højlund, there is no bitterness — only clarity.
“I still love Manchester United,” he said. “But love isn’t enough. Respect and balance matter more.”
As United chase stability, identity, and silverware under Carrick, this revelation adds another layer of complexity to an already intense rebuild.
One thing is certain:
If Rasmus Højlund ever walks back into Old Trafford, it will only be after the past is fully dealt with.
And for INEOS, the clock — and the pressure — is ticking. 🔴
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