Marcus Rashford has so far been close to his uncertain future this summer, but now the Manchester United star has broken his silence and refers to a dream movement to Barcelona
Marcus Rashford has dropped his biggest hint, but he wants to become a member of Barcelona. The Manchester United star, 27, seems to have no future at Old Trafford after he has gotten out of grace under Ruben Amorim and is lent for the second half of last season.
The brother and agent of Rashford, Dwaine Maynard, saw Barca Sporting Director Deco meet in Catalunya last month. The International of England joined Aston Villa in January, but the Premier League club seems to have decided to exercise their option to sign him for £ 40 million.
That is the reimbursement that United continues and if no buyer is found, he returns to United for training for the season and their subsequent tours through the United States. But if Barcelona can close a deal, Rashford has given them all the green light.
Rashford spoke on holiday in Marbella, was asked by the Spanish YouTube channel Xbuyer if he wants to play with Barca Wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the future. “Yes, certainly. Everyone in the world wants to play with the best,” the attacker replied. “So hopefully we see …”
Rashford continued to praise Yamal and said: (Yamal) becomes … It is difficult to put into words what he does because he should not do it at 16, 17. He plays at the highest level, I don't think we've seen it. Having his mentality is a skill.
“He is not normal to do what he is doing and he will continue to improve. (The balloon d'Or) if you look at football capacity that he has to win, but then you look at Ousmane Dembele, the Champions League.”
The 27-year-old then sent a message to Barcelona manager Hansi Flick, which suggests that he can be the long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski in advance. “For me as I get older, the number 9 position becomes more comfortable, more natural,” Rashford added.
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Barca fans will also take note of his comments about life in Spain. “Spain is fun, it's not too far from home,” he continued. “If I train for a long period, my family can come for a few days, it is a nice location and good weather.”
Rashford also revealed how he looked up to former Barcelona striker Thierry Henry during his youth. He explained: “Henry was comfortable to play from the left and in the middle he is quite running. When I was young, I always enjoyed looking at clips from him.”