Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona for loan for the 2025-26 season and the La Liga champions have the option to permanently sign him for £ 26 million next summer
Marcus Rashford was able to quickly go from Sub to Starter to Barcelona after they had hit a transfer dilemma. Rashford, 27, completed his seasonal loan movement to Barca last week, after seeing his career in Manchester United.
After his return of a loan period with Aston Villa, the International from England was commissioned to train away from the first team of United, while he and four teammates were placed in a 'bomb team'. But now Rashford has played a page, which already feels 'at home', just a few days after landing in Barcelona prior to his move, including an option of £ 26 million to buy.
The attacker debuted on Saturday, while Barca beat the Japanese side Vissel Kobe 3-1 in a pre-season friendly. Rashford played 30 minutes and his pass to Robert Lewandowski was the key to set up the second goal of the tourists, scored by new signature Rooy Bardghji.
But how long will he and Lewandowski share the same dressing room? Spanish Outlet Mundo Deportivo reports that the new teammate of Rashford is being followed by clubs in the Saudi Pro League, which are a movement this summer.
It is no secret that Barcelona could do with an inflow of cash. Their failure to guarantee top goal Nico Williams Immediate registration with La Liga resulted in the transfer of £ 50 million and led Hansi Flick's side to chase Rashford.
Lewandowski will be 37 in a few weeks and despite the fact that he achieved 42 goals last season, Barca would make a decision to make if they received a lucrative offer. His departure would lead to a vacancy in Center-Forward, something that Rashford would enjoy.
The United Lianee recently suggested that he is 'more natural' like a number nine, which prefers to play centrally instead of Breed, where he debuted in Japan. “For me, playing as a number nine is more comfortable, more natural,” Rashford told YouTube channel Xbuyer last month.
“Small things, such as playing the goal, it becomes easier for me. You are always for the goal, so you are always dangerous.”
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On the standards of things, Rashford is expected to start the season on replenish Barcelona's established front three of Lamine Yamal, Lewandowski and Raphinha. That is a role in which Ferran Torres flourished last season, scored 19 goals and served as the perfect understudy for Lewandowski, whether it comes from the bank or from the beginning.
Torres will hope for more start this season if Flick manages the minutes of Lewandowski – unless he has been sold. However, every move to Saudi Aarabia would depend on the striker decision, and at the moment he and his family are happy in Catalunya after Barca has extended his contract until 2026 earlier this year.
After Barcelona landed in Asia for their tour for the season, Lewandowski was asked if this would be his last season at the La Liga champions. “There are many things in my head,” replied the pole.
“For me, the most important thing is not what happens at the end of the season, but what I can do in the current season. I have peace of mind, let's see this season first.”
Lewandowski is also enthusiastic to play alongside Rashford and say: “He is a player with huge talent. I remember that we played Manchester United (in 2023) and Marcus was in really good form. He can help us and he can play in different positions. There are many games, so he has to be like that.”
Flick agrees and Rashford praises while his side is preparing for the South Korean Giant Seoul on Thursday. “Marcus is a great player,” said the Barca boss.
“I have been following him for many years since he started his career at United. He has a lot of quality and we hope he can show it to the team this season.”