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RASHFORD 'FORGOT' ABOUT BARÇA

The Unexpected Confession of Marcus Rashford That Confounds FC Barcelona

Published:4/02/2025 - 02:20h

Updated:5/02/2025 - 16:57h

Marcus Rashford has already spoken as the new player of Aston Villa. However, the Englishman made a surprising snub to Barça in his first statements as a villain

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Marcus Rashford was one of the major protagonists of the transfer market for FC Barcelona. The Englishman was the main target of the Catalans to strengthen their attack, but the lack of salary margin for the Catalan team prevented the now former player of Manchester United from landing in the Catalan capital this January.

The team led by Hansi Flick tried to tackle his operation since the 'red devils' gave the green light for his departure, and the player prioritized his arrival at Spotify Camp Nou for the second half of the season. In fact, the forward waited until the last moment for an offer from the Catalans and was willing to make a significant financial sacrifice to wear the blue and garnet, but ultimately the club's call did not come.

Rashford's Snub to Barça

The Aston Villa took advantage of the lack of movement from Barça to seal the deal for Rashford in the final stretch of the winter window. The attacker will play in Birmingham on loan until the end of the season, with a purchase option for Unai Emery's team valued at 40 million pounds (just over 48 million euros).

In his presentation as a villain, the Mancunian left a message that can be interpreted as a 'snub' to the Catalans, as he stated, "I was lucky that several clubs were interested in me, but choosing Aston Villa was an easy decision. I admire the way Aston Villa has been playing this season and the ambitions of the coach".

These words from Rashford surprised in the Catalan capital, as the forward deliberately omitted that he waited until the end for an offer from the Catalans who, in light of the difficulties presented in his operation, prioritized the renewal of the pillars of the institution's future.