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Marcus Rashford makes awkward social media gaffe in Instagram post paying tribute to David de Gea after the goalkeeper's exit from Manchester United was confirmed

Marcus Rashford made an awkward social media error when tweeting his tribute to David de Gea after the goalkeeper's exit from Manchester United.

On Saturday, the Spanish shotstopper confirmed his departure from the Red Devils after 12 years of service at Old Trafford, leading to a slew of comments from his former teammates in red, including Bruno Fernandes.

However, Rashford's initial post on Instagram showed a rookie error, which was quickly edited away.

Rashford posted a picture of himself alongside De Gea, alongside the words: 'Caption ideas: You were here from my breakthrough, good luck with your next step brother.