Marcus Rashford, currently on loan at Aston Villa, has made it clear that his priority is to sign for FC Barcelona. The Englishman, who doesn't want to return to United, is willing to significantly lower his salary to join the blaugrana team... as long as he is guaranteed to be the first option off the bench. This situation calls into question the role of Ferran Torres, who currently fulfills that function with good results.
Marcus Rashford, 3 Conditions to Join Barça
According to Madrid-Barcelona, Rashford has demanded three conditions to sign with Barça. A loan contract with a purchase option, playing at least 45% of the minutes, and being provided with an attractive role next season.
In this regard, United has imposed as a requirement that the club that takes him on covers his entire salary, which amounts to €18 million gross per season... which represents a significant obstacle for FC Barcelona due to their current economic situation.
Barça values Rashford's quality and versatility, but his signing is not an immediate priority. The Catalan club considers that his arrival will only be possible if resources are freed up through the departure of players like Ansu Fati or Christensen... whose sales would allow for a reduction in the wage bill and generate the necessary income to undertake the operation.
Laporta Considers Marcus Rashford
Laporta and Barça's sports management are evaluating the feasibility of this addition, aware that the arrival of Marcus Rashford could strengthen the team's forward line. However, they are also aware of the financial limitations and the need to maintain balance in the squad.
In summary, Marcus Rashford prioritizes wearing the FC Barcelona jersey and is willing to make financial sacrifices to achieve it. However, his signing will depend on the club's ability to meet the conditions imposed by Manchester United and Marcus Rashford's willingness to adapt to Barça's financial reality. It is not a priority at the moment, although it is true that it is an option that appeals to Hansi Flick.