In this modern world, where image means so much, the post uploaded onto Marcus Rashford's social media feed on Sunday was instructive.
Rashford was on a private plane, heading to Barcelona, playing cards with his brothers Dane and Dwaine.
As he shuffled the deck, one card was shown, half turned over. The ace of hearts.
Presumably this was deliberate. The card itself is positive, symbolic. More impactful than, say, the three of diamonds or six of clubs.
But it also captured the sentiment of genuine affection around the 27-year-old.
Even those inside Old Trafford, who have known for so long there was no chance of a return, no possibility of Ruben Amorim's arm being placed round his shoulders as he was ushered back into the fold, privately wish Rashford well and hope he makes a success of it at the Nou Camp.