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Fabrizio Romano Makes the Announcement: a Premier League Star Chooses Barça

He won't continue in England and has pointed to Barça as his preferred destination.

Marcus Rashford doesn't have any intention of staying in the Premier League. He's planned his exit for next summer and has a preferred destination: Barça. This is the information released by Fabrizio Romano, indicating that the Englishman is convinced he could fully unleash his soccer in the Catalonian capital.

Everything has changed for Rashford in recent weeks. Manchester United criticizes his low performance considering his high salary. He's got the doors open to leave immediately, although he prefers to wait. If Barça is interested, they already know they could get him for slightly less than 40 million euros.

Marcus Rashford in a dark jacket surrounded by bubbles in an out-of-focus environment.
Marcus Rashford | Getty Images

The main problem with Marcus Rashford is his salary. He's pocketing 17 million euros net per season in the Premier League. This figure is impossible to sustain for a Barça whose intention in recent years has been to reduce its high wage bill. The reality is that, in the Catalonian team, Rashford's situation is well known, but no steps have been taken for his arrival.

If Barça decides to activate the possible arrival of Rashford, the condition to carry out the operation is clear: His salary must be reduced. It is something the forward seems to have accepted. However, it is true that there haven't been any approaches yet, and the figures of the hypothetical operation haven't been discussed.

Fabrizio Romano Announces: Marcus Rashford Chooses Barça, Now Confirmed

Barça has Marcus Rashford in its sights. It's willing to negotiate with Manchester United for his exit at zero cost. Frenkie de Jong to Old Trafford, and Rashford to Barcelona.

A soccer player in a black uniform and captain's armband on a playing field.
Frenkie de Jong | Getty Images

That's the operation proposed by Joan Laporta, which leaves Nico Williams out of the blaugrana equation. Curiously, the Athletic forward is Manchester United's main target to replace Marcus Rashford. The pieces of the puzzle are coming together.

We're facing the major operation that could take shape in the next market. Three top-level players and three clubs affected. We'll have to wait, although it's true that Marcus Rashford is very appealing and has been offered. The figures have been put forward and all parties will need to make an economic effort if they want to carry out the operation.