Marcus Rashford Odds To Be MP Drop After Manchester United Exit
Betting sites have cut their odds on Marcus Rashford becoming an MP once his football career is over, with the England star on the verge of leaving Manchester United.
Rashford looks set to join Barcelona on loan for the 2025/26 season. The Spanish club have an option to make the move permanent for £26million.
At 27, Rashford arguably still has a decade left in his top-flight football career.
However, the forward is also proactive in his social justice campaigns – and this has led to speculation he may swap number 10 on the back of his shirt for number 10 Downing Street.
The Rashford politics betting markets have been active for years, ever since he began helping families during the Covid-19 pandemic and standing up to racism in the sport.
Rashford’s campaigning has been less high-profile of late – something that has coincided with a downturn in form for his club, although it’s not directly related.
Leaving Manchester for Spain will probably give Rashford time and space to address his future career prospects beyond football.
And the bookies reckon it’s possible that he’ll one day enter parliament.
Marcus Rashford Politics Odds
Rashford’s odds to become a member of parliament have shortened from 50/1 to 33/1 since it became apparent he would be leaving Manchester United this summer.
It’s a notable shift and reflects the very real possibility that Rashford continues to explore his political aspirations beyond football.
There is no other current footballer with shorter odds than Rashford to enter parliament once their career is over.
Rashford’s next club odds had him down to join Barca weeks before his medical earlier this week, but a bet on his political career covers the long haul, which is why his price is still relatively high.
Could Rashford Become Prime Minister?
Some betting apps are offering odds of 100/1 on Rashford becoming prime minister by 2060.
That seems like a step too far, considering how few people actually get the top job in UK politics. However, being an MP certainly seems feasible.
Rashford’s social campaigning catapulted him into the national spotlight at a time when he was excelling for England and United.
Many non-football fans know who he is and understand his values – something that would help his campaign were he ever to run in an election.
One conundrum he could face were he to stand as an MP is choosing a party to stand with. He isn’t affiliated with either Labour or the Conservatives.
His push for free school meals during the Covid-19 pandemic forced the Tories to bend but that doesn’t automatically make him a Labour figure.
However, Rashford could quite as easily run as an independent and secure votes based on his name recognition, rather than having to rely on a party’s backing to get into power.
Being an independent would give the Mancunian freedom to focus on his specific political projects.
He could view this as the next best step towards delivering social change without getting entangled in wider politics.
No wonder his odds to be an MP are relatively low. If anyone in top-level football is likely to enter parliament, it’s surely him.
Rashford has time on his side, too. He’s midway through his playing career and has a fairly unique profile among English footballers.
While his Old Trafford career is over, his political journey may only just be beginning.
