Marcus Rashford seals loan move to Barcelona
England forward Marcus Rashford said Barcelona was a club where "dreams come true" as he joined the LaLiga champion on a season-long loan from Manchester United with an option to buy.
Media reports said that Barcelona would cover Rashford's wages this season after the player accepted a pay cut, with the option to buy set at around 30 million euros for the 27 year-old.
"Very excited. I think it's a club where people's dreams come true. They win big prizes. And what the club stands for really means a lot to me as well. So it feels like I am at home," Rashford said.
"Another factor is because the conversations I had with the manager (Hansi Flick) were positive. What he did last season was terrific.
Barcelona was the highest scorers in all competitions among teams in the top five European leagues in 2024-2025, netting 174 goals, 22 more than second-best Paris Saint-Germain.
Rashford highlighted its style of play as one of the key draws, while also highlighting Flick's role in getting him to Barcelona.
"I always try to make decisive actions and fast dynamic plays, and I always like good football," he said. "I've always been a fan of watching Barcelona play from a young age, like most football fans.
"It's going to be a joy for me to play here, and I am going to enjoy every minute of it. I'm full of excitement and hunger to go out and try and help this team win.
"They won so much last year, and I can see the ambition of the club is to do better than last year.
"For a player, that is what you want to hear because it keeps you improving year-on-year, and that is what you need to be the best version of yourself.
"Hansi Flick is another key factor in the reason I'm here. The conversations I had with him were very positive, and what he did last year was a terrific season, but not just last year.
"In his career, he has proved he is one of the top coaches. To lead such a young team to a very successful season and then to come back to pre-season and still want to do more, it shows me everything I thought I knew about the club, but now, to be here, it is everything I wished and thought.
"I'm eager to get going now and learn the Barcelona way as I go."
