Marcus Rashford is already giving interviews as a FC Barcelona player. The 27-year-old forward, who officially debuted as a 'azulgrana' in the Barça team's 0-3 victory against RCD Mallorca at the start of LaLiga 2025/26, gave an interview to SPORT in which he spoke about his feelings after his first weeks as a 'culé' player.
Among the topics discussed, the former United player did not hesitate to highlight the sports project he has joined, emphasizing that it is a squad prepared to fight for the Champions League this season: "This team has the foundations to achieve it, otherwise they would not have won three trophies last season. The mentality and motivation are high, I see no reason not to win all the trophies we compete for," he warned.
In that same line, the '14' made it clear his willingness to contribute to the maximum to achieve all possible successes: "For me, this team is ready to win. I just want to help as I can. The season is long and football is unpredictable, but the group and the coaching staff have the necessary mentality to face any challenge," he emphasized.
"For me, this team is ready to win. I just want to help as I can"
The British player, who at the time expressed his preference for a player of the category of Pedri González, also talked about how he prepares to show his best version on the field this season, highlighting the importance of happiness in his performance: "The main reason I play is to win. And to win I need to be happy, because that's how I play my best football."
Lamine Yamal and the chemistry with the 'culé' dressing room
In this preview, Marcus referred to Lamine Yamal, with whom he has shared his first weeks in Can Barça. "As a person, Lamine is an 18-year-old boy, always fun, laughing, joking with others. And as a footballer he is a top talent. The most surprising thing is how mature he is for his age. How he thinks and plays," he asserted.
In turn, about the options of the '10' to win the Ballon d'Or, Rashford explained that: "He is far above his age. Yes, for sure. If he doesn't win it this year, he will win it in the future. He can definitely win the Ballon d'Or."
Rashford's vision on Hansi Flick
Finally, the left winger praised Hansi Flick's methodology, highlighting his clear and direct communication, something crucial with young players: "He is very communicative and direct, which is important especially with many young players. The direction has to be clear," he analyzed.
Rashford concluded by stating that he perceives a great desire for improvement in the coach: "His motivation is high to do better than last season, that's why I think the group will be successful. He is a special coach who knows how to work with special players."