Barcelona are set to welcome a new face this summer, with Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford on the verge of completing a season-long loan move to the La Liga champions. The deal, which includes an option to buy for around £26 million, has already received a warm endorsement from rising Barcelona star Lamine Yamal.
Rashford appeared to confirm his departure on Instagram, sharing four photos of himself playing cards on what looked like a flight to Spain. The post was captioned simply: “DOWNTIME.”
Marcus Rashford Barcelona transfer timeline
Rashford, 27, is in the Catalan capital to finalise his move after falling out of favour at Manchester United under manager Ruben Amorim. Despite a loan spell at Aston Villa in the second half of last season, where he registered four goals and six assists, Villa chose not to trigger their £40 million purchase option, leaving Rashford’s future in limbo.
The England international's situation took a dramatic turn during United’s goalless draw with Leeds on Saturday, as reports emerged that Barcelona and United had reached an agreement for a loan deal. The Catalan giants see Rashford as a versatile attacking option and a low-risk addition with potential upside should he rediscover his best form.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is eager to integrate Rashford into the squad before the team travels to Japan and South Korea on Thursday. If he clears his medical, Rashford will join the Barcelona squad for their Asia tour later this week
Loan Terms and Salary Details?
1) The move is a straight loan with no loan fee, as per sources familiar with the arrangement.
2) Barcelona will cover Rashford’s wages in full, showing their confidence in his ability to deliver at the top level.
3) Rashford is expected to receive a gross salary of €14 million per year, equivalent to roughly £166,000 per week.
4)This figure represents a 15% reduction from the €18 million per year he earned at Manchester United to ensure the move went through.
