Marcus Rashford is having a strong comeback as he plays for Barcelona. The England international has scored seven goals and provided 11 assists in 26 games since his move to Spain, helping Barcelona lead La Liga while defending their title.
Barcelona is also preparing to face Real Madrid in the Supercopa final on Sunday and continues to compete in the Copa del Rey.
Rashford’s transition to life in Spain has been smooth, and it may last beyond this season. Although he is currently on loan, a buy option of £26 million was agreed upon when he joined Barcelona.
Spanish publication AS states that Hansi Flick wants Rashford to stay for next season. While Flick’s interest in keeping the United player has been known, Barcelona is now supporting this decision.
It is unclear whether Rashford’s stay would be another loan or a permanent move by activating the buy clause.
Despite some criticism from Spanish media regarding his performance outside of scoring, Flick is pleased with Rashford’s improved defensive play and overall attitude.
Rashford has reportedly handled bench time well, maximizing his performance when he plays, and he is eager to stay with Barcelona. The decision now lies with Manchester United regarding the next steps.
Even though Rashford has a high salary at United, Barcelona is covering his full salary during the loan, which may facilitate another loan agreement. However, United might opt for a full sale, concluding his 21-year connection with the club where he developed as a player.
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