Marcus Rashford delivers strong message to Manchester United on his future at Barcelona: ‘I felt very welcomed’
After years of inconsistent performances, Marcus Rashford seems to have found his ideal place at Barcelona. While he is not always a starter, he frequently sees significant playing time alongside Lamine Yamal. However, his permanent stay with the team remains uncertain due to his high cost. In light of this, the Englishman has sent a strong message to Manchester United about his future, clearly stating his intentions.
“What I want is to stay at Barca. It’s the ultimate goal, but it’s not the reason I’m training hard and giving my all. The purpose is to win. Barca are a huge, fantastic club, built to win titles… I’m settling in really well at the club and in the city. From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcomed… For me, the reason I’m here is to help the team win trophies; last season was fantastic, but life moves very fast, things change,” Marcus Rashford said, via Diario Sport.
With a supposed purchase option estimated at €30–35 million, Barcelona would reportedly be reluctant to exercise it, as the player is 28 years old, and it would represent a fairly high investment. However, the Englishman’s performances have led the Blaugranas to consider buying him, although his transfer would need to be negotiated with the Red Devils—something the player himself appears to be pushing through his constant public statements.
Not only his strong on-field contribution with Lamine Yamal but also his total commitment to the team has impressed Hansi Flick. The Englishman is also reportedly willing to lower his salary demands, making a move to Barcelona easier. As a result, interest from PSG and Atlético Madrid may fail to progress, as Marcus Rashford is fully focused on staying permanently at the Culers, where he would be an important player in the rotation.
Rashford’s Barcelona future may hinge on a key departure
As long as Raphinha stays fully fit, Hansi Flick will start him on the left wing, while Lamine Yamal and Roony Bardghji take charge of the right. With Ferran Torres established as the first-choice striker, Marcus Rashford serves as the alternative to the Brazilian on the left side. Although his performance suggests a potential purchase, Barcelona may first need to address the future of a player who is set to return in the 2026-27 season.
According to Romain Molina, Ansu Fati is set to return to the Blaugranas after his loan spell at AS Monaco, having failed to shine. Not being contemplated in Hansi Flick’s plans, the 23-year-old star could leave the team, but his multimillion-dollar salary complicates the interest of several teams, reports Adrian Sanchez in MasQuePelotas. In case Fati does not find another destination, his huge salary could prevent Rashford’s registration, making his arrival impossible.