There’s a buzz building in Barcelona as the club is reportedly keen on keeping Marcus Rashford beyond his current loan spell from Manchester United.
The 28-year-old winger has made a significant impact since joining the LaLiga giants on a season-long deal last July.
With an option to make the deal permanent for around £26 million, Rashford’s future is now a key topic of conversation in Spain.
Rashford’s Stellar Performance in Catalonia
Since arriving at Barcelona, Rashford has found his rhythm, contributing seven goals and 11 assists in 26 appearances for the team.
His strong performances have helped Barcelona remain four points clear at the top of the league, positioning them as serious title contenders.
Rashford himself has expressed his happiness with life in Catalonia, saying he feels fully welcomed by the club and its supporters.
While his loan move was initially under the management of former United coach Ruben Amorim, the situation at Old Trafford has shifted.
Amorim’s sacking following a rocky relationship with the club’s hierarchy hasn’t, however, changed the fact that Rashford’s future is still up in the air.
Manchester United’s Decision to Let Rashford Go
It wasn’t just Amorim who decided to part ways with Rashford.
According to reports, Manchester United, as a club, expected more from their star forward, and his departure wasn’t solely down to his fallout with the Portuguese manager.
Despite Amorim’s exit, United’s stance on Rashford remains the same, suggesting the club’s discontent with his inconsistent performances during his later years at Old Trafford.
For Barcelona, however, things look different.
The Catalan giants are now said to be actively pursuing a permanent deal for Rashford, hoping to keep the talented forward on a long-term basis.
Barcelona’s Sporting Director Meets Rashford’s Agent in Saudi Arabia
Barcelona’s interest in securing Rashford for the long haul appears to be growing stronger by the day.
Reports have surfaced that Deco, the club’s sporting director and former player, recently met with Rashford’s agent at a hotel in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss the possibility of turning his loan into a permanent transfer.
The meeting took place while Barcelona was in Saudi Arabia for the Spanish Super Cup final, where they will face their fierce rivals Real Madrid.
Despite the enthusiasm surrounding Rashford’s performances, Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo recently suggested that the winger still needs to improve his defensive contributions and pressing game before the deal is fully greenlit.
Barcelona may also be looking to negotiate a reduced fee for the English international as part of the permanent agreement.
Rashford’s Words: A Desire for Success at Barcelona
In a recent interview with Spanish outlet Sport, Rashford made it clear that he has his sights set on a long-term future at Barcelona.
When asked about his ambitions, the England international said, “Of course, this is what I want.
But it’s not the reason why I’m pushing and working hard. The reason why is because I want to win.”
Rashford expressed that the pressure at a club like Barcelona—known for its winning culture—was something he thrives on.
“It’s a pressure that you look forward to,” he said.
“I want to have that pressure while playing football.
If I’m at a club that doesn’t demand these things, it’s harder for me to stay motivated.
Barcelona is a fantastic environment for me to continue my football journey.”
A Look Back at Rashford’s United Career
Marcus Rashford’s journey through Manchester United has been one of highs and lows.
Having made his breakthrough into the first team under Louis van Gaal in 2016, Rashford quickly became one of the club’s brightest young talents.
However, inconsistency and turmoil at United over the years—particularly with six different managers in charge—led to periods of frustration and unfulfilled potential.
Under Erik ten Hag, Rashford enjoyed a strong resurgence, netting 30 goals in his first season.
But his form dipped again, and it was under Ruben Amorim that the writing seemed to be on the wall for his United career.
Amorim’s arrival at the club in 2023 marked a difficult chapter for Rashford, who was eventually banished to United’s ‘bomb squad’—a group of players who trained away from the first team.
Amorim’s Controversial Comments and Rashford’s Exit
Amorim’s strained relationship with Rashford became public when the Portuguese coach openly admitted that he struggled to get the forward to buy into his tactical ideas.
“I couldn’t put Marcus to see the way you’re supposed to play football and to train the way I see it,” Amorim stated at the time.
“Sometimes you have one player who is really good with one coach and the same player with another coach is different.”
Amorim even went as far as to say he would rather select his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach than Rashford, claiming that the forward was not putting in the effort needed.
“You can see on the bench we miss a bit of pace,” Amorim said.
“But I would put [Jorge Vital] before a player who doesn’t give the maximum every day.”
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for Rashford?
With Rashford’s future at Barcelona now a growing topic of discussion, the next few months will be crucial in determining where his career goes from here.
Barcelona are clearly keen to make the most of his abilities, but United’s stance and potential negotiations could still pose obstacles.
While the Catalan club might be negotiating a deal, Rashford’s focus remains on the current season and helping Barcelona continue their pursuit of trophies.
His recent comments suggest that he’s fully committed to winning with Barcelona and contributing to their success.
Whether or not that success includes a permanent move to Spain remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Marcus Rashford is motivated and ready to keep proving himself at the highest level.
Share on Facebook «||» Share on Twitter «||» Share on Reddit «||» Share on LinkedIn