Mystery over Marcus Rashford’s stolen Rolex as £20,000 watch returned after striker agrees to drop charges

MAN United striker Marcus Rashford had his £20,000 stolen Rolex returned — after he agreed to drop charges.

The England ace, 19, left his customised Day Date II watch in a safe at a trampoline park.

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But when he called to reclaim it, he was told a “relative” had picked it up.

The Sun on Sunday understands the watch was offered on the black market for £7,000.

Rashford reported the theft to the police last August.

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Officers then arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of fraud, while two others aged 24 and 34 were also quizzed.

But Greater Manchester Police said the matter has been dealt with through restorative justice, which means Rashford had to agree to not press charges.

A source said: “This whole thing has been a bit of mystery.

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“The person who stole the watch said they were a relative, but Marcus did not know them.

“Now the offender has got off with a slap on the wrist.”