Barcelona are over the moon with Marcus Rashford — they’re so excited, they want to make his loan move from Manchester United permanent. The Catalan giants have been seriously impressed with the England forward’s hard work and talent since he made the switch from Old Trafford to Spain.
The 27-year-old has been a standout player for Barca, contributing three goals and five assists in just ten appearances this season. His performance has left the club ecstatic, with bosses initially questioning why United would be willing to let such a talented player go. But Rashford’s brother Dwaine assured them that there was nothing wrong with Marcus and that he was serious about joining Barcelona.
Barcelona would have to shell out £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons to secure Rashford permanently, with United also in line for a cut of any future transfer fee. Manager Hansi Flick had been pushing for Rashford’s signing since last summer, recognizing the impact the player could have on the team. Despite a shaky start, Rashford proved his worth in a Champions League match against Newcastle, scoring two goals that boosted his confidence. England boss Thomas Tuchel has also been impressed with Rashford’s performance, granting him playing time in a recent friendly match against Wales at Wembley. Rashford will now be looking to secure a starting spot in the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Latvia.
