Rashford gets closer to Barça: only Hansi Flick's approval is missing

FC Barcelona has a market opportunity with its own name on the table: Marcus Rashford. The English striker from Manchester United is determined to wear the Blaugrana colors and has set in motion all the mechanisms to achieve it.

His loan could be viable thanks to a significant salary reduction and the role of his new agent, Pini Zahavi, with whom the club maintains a fluid relationship. The last step, however, depends on a key figure: the coach Hansi Flick, who must give his final approval.

A clear strategy: change of agent and loan with option to buy

After a failed attempt last winter, Rashford has decided to change his strategy. He has left behind his old agent and has trusted Pini Zahavi, a trusted intermediary of Barça, responsible for the operations that brought Robert Lewandowski and Flick himself.

The proposal that Zahavi has conveyed to Barça is clear: a one-season loan with an option to buy, accompanied by a significant reduction in the player's salary, which would allow the operation to fit into the tight margin of the Blaugrana financial fair play.

Barça's interest grows in the face of the difficulty of other operations

The sports management of the Catalan club had other names on the table, such as the Colombian Luis Díaz, but the economic complexity of that operation has forced them to explore alternatives. Rashford, whose explicit desire is to play at the Camp Nou, is presented as a more realistic and affordable option.

Deco met with Zahavi this week in a Barcelona hotel to advance the conditions of the loan. The player and his environment's predisposition is total, and Barça values the facilities offered very positively.

Manchester United only contemplates the sale, but the player is pressing

The main obstacle to closing the agreement is Manchester United, who insist on a definitive exit valued at around 40 million euros. The English club does not contemplate the loan as an option, although it could change its position if the player continues to reject offers from other teams.

Rashford's loan to Aston Villa during the second half of the season was positive, but the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League has reduced its options of retaining him. The relationship between Rashford and United, moreover, has deteriorated significantly, especially after the arrival of coach Rúben Amorim.

Rashford agrees to lower his salary to fulfill his desire

One of the most relevant factors of this operation is Rashford's salary, one of the highest in the Premier League. However, the footballer is willing to significantly reduce his salary if that allows him to play for Barça. The personal motivation of the striker —including his desire to leave England— is key to paving the way.

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The last word is with Hansi Flick

At the moment, the ball is in the court of FC Barcelona. The conditions are on the table, the player has shown his commitment and the environment has worked to make the operation viable. Only one green light remains: that of Hansi Flick.

The new Barça coach must assess whether Rashford fits into his project and whether he can contribute the offensive profile that the team needs. If approved, the club could close a high-level reinforcement without compromising its delicate economic balance.

A low-risk operation with high potential

The arrival of Marcus Rashford to FC Barcelona is shaping up as an intelligent and strategic operation. It does not require a large immediate outlay, it responds to a specific football need and depends only on a technical approval.

If Flick gives his approval, Barça could incorporate a top-level international without mortgaging its financial future. The clock is ticking, but the movements have already begun.

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