 "Manchester United's English striker #10 Marcus Rashford shoots to score the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Everton at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on December 1, 2024. AFP")
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is reportedly set to join FC Barcelona on a loan deal with an option to buy. A verbal agreement has been reached between the player and the club. Subsequently, the La Liga side is expected to conduct Rashford’s medical soon. Further details of the deal are yet to come out.
The report on the development has come after a long period of uncertainty. Rashford, who rose through the ranks in United’s academy and made it to the Premier League in 2015, remained a starter for the club till late 2024. However, he lost the confidence of the new manager, Rubin Amorim, at the club, and hence his stature in the team dwindled. After hardly getting any play time under Amorim, Rashford was sent to Aston Villa on loan in February. He made 10 appearances in the league for Villa and had five goal contributions.
After his brief loan spell with Villa ended, United began to seek new takers for Rashford and talks with FC Barcelona for a potential loan move made waves. Thus, after a considerable time the done is set to take place. It will be the 3rd signing of Barcelona this summer. The club added Joan Garcia to the squad earlier and also brought Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen.
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Marcus Rashford will further improve Barcelona
With Lamine Yamal emerging at the club, Raphinha scoring goals, and Pedri dominating midfield, FC Barcelona are growing stronger. Amidst this success in La Liga, Marcus Rashford’s potential entry into the club opens up exciting possibilities. Rashford would likely support Robert Lewandowski up front, influencing games potentially as a substitute. He’s capable of scoring goals and acting as a playmaker. Barca manager Hansi Flick would likely appreciate the skills Rashford brings.