Marcus Rashford has officially signed for Barcelona on a seasonal loan from Manchester United and has received a prestigious shirt number from the La Liga champions
Barcelona has announced that Marcus Rashford received the No.14 shirt after he was on loan at Lian van Manchester United. Rashford, 27, will spend the 2025-26 season with Barca, who have the option that buys it for £ 26 million next summer.
The international English international will wear 14 on its back while playing under Hansi Flick, with the aim of breaking in a side that last season La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Supercopa de Espanda won. The number was last worn by Pablo Torre, who recently completed a permanent move to Mallorca.
Thierry Henry also wore 14 during his time in Barcelona, just like the legendary Johan Cruyff. Rashford previously compared his playing style with Henry, who was part of Pep Guardiola's famous Treble-winning team in 2009.
While he at Holiday in Marbella last month, the United Lianee the Spanish YouTube channel Xbuyer told: “I see myself reflecting in Henry. He plays comfortably on the left and also in the middle. He is a free player.
“As I have developed, the number 9 position has become more comfortable, more natural. Things like playing with my back to goal become easier for me. You are always for the goal and always dangerous.”
The relocation of Rashford was announced on Wednesday after signing his contract in the offices of Barcelona. Shirts with 'Rashford 14' were shown behind him.
Barca said in a statement: “FC Barcelona and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan from Marcus Rashford until 30 June 2026. The agreement also contains an option to buy the English striker.”
United meanwhile wished the 27-year-old when they confirmed his departure. “Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season.”
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Rashford made it clear that he wanted to come to Barcelona in the aforementioned interview. The attacker was asked if he wanted to play next to Barca Wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the future.
“Yes, certainly. Everyone in the world wants to play with the best,” he replied. “So hopefully we will see.”
Rashford was part of a 'bomb team' of five men in United after Ruben Amorim made it clear that he, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia were not part of his plans. The quintet was omitted from Amorim's 32-man team that flew to the US on Tuesday for their tour for the season.