Marcus Rashford, a 27-year-old English forward, has taken a bold step in recent days to boost his career. In a season of uncertainty at Manchester United, Rashford has trusted an agent who could open the doors to Barcelona for him. This move is not just a matter of opportunities, but a clear message of desperation to find a new destination.
The gap on Barça's left wing
FC Barcelona is in a delicate situation regarding its squad. On the left wing, Ansu Fati has not managed to show Hansi Flick his quality and consistency this season.
Despite being a player with undeniable talent, the Spanish striker's future seems far from Camp Nou. In this context, Barcelona needs reinforcement in that area of the field, and Marcus Rashford has seen the golden opportunity to make the leap to an elite team.
Although Fati is under contract until 2027, everything indicates that he could leave this summer in search of more minutes and to regain his best form. Barça's left wing is vacant, and that could be the perfect springboard for a Rashford looking to relaunch his career at the Catalan club.
Pini Zahavi, the key agent
The most significant step Rashford has taken to secure his transfer to Barcelona is turning to one of the most influential agents in world soccer: Pini Zahavi.
The Israeli, based in London, is known for having an excellent relationship with Joan Laporta, Barça's president, and for being a very close intermediary to the club. Zahavi also manages key figures like Hansi Flick and Robert Lewandowski, giving him privileged access to the offices at Camp Nou.
Rashford has trusted Zahavi, knowing that his influence at Barcelona could be crucial to achieving his goal. In fact, there was already an approach in the past winter market when the English forward was offered to Barça by an agent close to the club. Although negotiations did not come to fruition, this move has left the door ajar for future talks.
A loan for next summer?
One of the most interesting points of this possible operation is Rashford's willingness to lower his salary. Although his contract with Manchester United is until 2028, he would be willing to reduce his salary to join Barcelona. This flexibility is key, as Barça must adhere to its financial limitations.
What could facilitate Rashford's arrival at Camp Nou would be a loan, an option that has been discussed in recent weeks. In fact, the English forward is currently on loan at Aston Villa, but his priority remains playing for Barcelona. The first conversations between the parties have already begun, although the Catalan club prefers to keep discretion on the matter for now.