Official!!! Marcus Rashford to Barcelona
According to David Ornstein, a leading transfer expert at The Athletic, Barcelona's negotiations to sign the 27-year-old Red Devils star on a free loan have reached the final stage.
Barcelona is reported to have submitted a loan offer through intermediaries, including a purchase option of 35 million euros (30 million pounds) next summer, with no loan fee, but the entire salary during the loan period will be covered.
Manchester United has accepted the offer, and Rashford has long dreamed of joining Camp Nou. Although the deal has not been finalized, all three parties are working together toward the same goal.
Barcelona coach Hans Flick has spoken with Rashford over the phone and approved his move. Rashford's free loan could enhance Barcelona's squad and tactics. He is skilled in quick counterattacks and can play as a left winger and central striker.
During his half-season loan spell at Aston Villa, Rashford scored 4 goals and provided 6 assists, including a standout performance in the Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, which helped his team stage a comeback at home.
Barcelona could benefit from a winger who once scored 30 goals in a single season without a transfer fee. Although sports director Deco initially opposed the move, Barcelona ultimately concluded that the benefits outweigh the drawbacks.
Moreover, to join Barcelona, Rashford was willing to accept a significant pay cut. Ben Jacobs revealed that Rashford's annual salary at Camp Nou is only 10 million euros before taxes, with part of it being performance-based bonuses. This amount is equivalent to less than 170,000 pounds per week in the Premier League.
Rashford himself has been interested in joining Barcelona since the January winter transfer window. He is reported to have supported the team since childhood.
His brother, Dwayne Maynard, who is his agent, has contacted Barcelona's top management. After learning that the La Liga champions failed to sign Nico Williams and Luis Dias, Rashford was very happy and agreed to move to Barcelona at any cost.
Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has announced that Rashford has been loaned to Barcelona “Here We Go.” According to him, the club and the player have reached a verbal agreement, Barcelona has arranged a medical examination, and Manchester United has allowed him to fly to Barcelona to finalize the transfer.
If he performs well at Barcelona, Rashford also has hopes of returning to the England national team under Tuchel to compete in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
His move to Barcelona is a mutually beneficial agreement. Manchester United, Barcelona, and Rashford are all very satisfied. Fans hope this young star can fulfill his aspirations, perform well next season, and stay at Camp Nou forever.
