Marcus Rashford has been sent a telling two-word message by former Manchester United team-mate after sealing a switch to . The current Chelsea winger underwent a similar ordeal to his compatriot in the summer transfer window.

Having been a Red Devil since the age of seven, Rashford had become part of the furniture at Old Trafford. That was of new boss, Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese head coach was with the forward's efforts in training, and, accompanied by the fact that his form had taken a nosedive, he from the squad.

This has culminated in - with a in the summer - for Rashford. Now, some of his former United team-mates have wished him well, with Sancho's comment particularly telling.

After the move was announced, Rashford took to Instagram to upload a series of photos of himself signing his contract to become a Villan, with the caption: "I would like to thank Manchester United and Aston Villa for making this loan deal happen.

"I was lucky to have a few clubs approach me, but Aston Villa was an easy decision - I really admire the way that Aston Villa have been playing this season and the managers' ambitions. I just want to play football and am excited to get started. I wish everyone at Manchester United all the best for the rest of the season."

Sancho's reply to this post spoke volumes, as the 24-year-old wrote: "He's back!" with a fingers crossed emoji to boot. Rashford had been enduring a tough and painful exile at United, and it is evident that Sancho hopes his friend and former colleague can put these tough times behind him and bounce back in new surroundings.

Rashford's situation arguably mirrors that of Sancho, who has enjoyed his own loan spells away from Old Trafford after being frozen out by former United manager Erik ten Hag. The England star had a fruitful spell at Borussia Dortmund last season and is now impressing under Enzo Maresca at Chelsea.

Other players also showed their admiration for the forward, with Alejandro Garnacho writing: "All the best Rash!" While winger Antony, who departed the club for Real Betis on loan this window, added: "All the best brother."

Scott McTominay, another Carrington graduate who was recently shown the exit door by the Red Devils for Napoli, also chimed in: "Good luck, bro." And Luke Shaw, a star who has found life tough this Premier League campaign due to injury troubles, similarly penned: "Good luck, my bro."