Like every summer, FC Barcelona has difficulty when strengthening its team on the transfer market. In recent weeks, the Catalan club has encountered less difficulty than usual. Being able to rely on a formative in shape and under the leadership of a Hansi Flick who knew how to make the most of his workforce last season, the time was not at the big upheaval at Barça this summer. However, the residents of Camp Nou had targeted several positions to provide to complete their team. Thus, in addition to the necessary arrival of Joan Garcia to the post of goalkeeper, the Blaugranas wanted to recruit another striker to bring diversity within their offensive sector so efficient last year.
Very quickly, the name of Marcus Rashford appeared. After a half-tone loan on the side of Aston Villa, the 27-year-old striker was no longer in the smell of holiness at Manchester United this summer. Thus, a start to Barça seemed to be the perfect option for all parts. Finally, after long weeks of negotiations, Marcus Rashford put his suitcases at FC Barcelona last month. The latter has already played his first minutes with his new team, against Vissel Kobe and against FC Seoul, against whom he also distributed a decisive pass. Encouraging beginnings which therefore call to see more and which make the mouth water of the Barcelona supporters.
Marcus Rashford Dithyrambic on Lamine Yamal
For its part, the English international (62 selections, 17 goals) continues to work and was able to play his first minutes in official meetings this Saturday against Mallorca. In the process, Rashford granted his first interview to this Monday on Monday to Sport. Asked about the ambitions fed by the Catalan club this season, the new number 14 of the Cules said that Barça can win many trophies: “ This team has the basics to get there; Otherwise, she would not have won three trophies last season. The mind and motivation are in good shape; I don't see any reason not to win all the trophies that we suit. For me, this team is ready to win. I just want to help the best I can. The season is long and football is unpredictable, but the team and the technical staff have the strength of character necessary to meet all the challenges. If I play, it's above all to win. And to win, I need to be happy, because that's how I play my best football ».
Asked behind the scenes of his first month in the Catalan jersey, Rashford did not hesitate to be dithyrambic about his new collaborators. Inevitably questioned about Lamine Yamal, the native of Wythenshawe, who had already said before his arrival that he would dream of playing with the 18 -year -old prodigy, said all the good he thought of his young teammate: “As a person, Lamine is an 18 -year -old, still fun, laughing and joking. And as a footballer, it is an exceptional talent. The most surprising is his maturity for his age. His way of thinking and playing. He is well above his age. Yes, that's for sure. If he does not win it this year, he will win it later. He can certainly win the Ballon d'Or. ” Praise that is not trivial and which are just as radiant when it comes to talking about Hansi Flick, his new coach: “It is very communicative and direct, which is particularly important with many young players. Management must be clear. His motivation is great to do better than last season, which is why I think the team will succeed. It is an exceptional coach who knows how to work with exceptional players. ” As you can see, Marcus Rashford is very happy at FC Barcelona and he seems ready to contribute to the many successes he predicted for the 2025-2026 season of the Iberian club.
