Marcus Rashford confirms his desire to continue at Barcelona

Marcus Rashford has found at FC Barcelona what he was looking for after years of inconsistency at Manchester United. The English forward, on loan until the end of the season with a €30 million purchase option, has made it clear in an interview with the newspaper Sport that his desire is to continue wearing the Blaugrana shirt beyond June.

His words leave no room for doubt: the British winger feels valued, supported, and motivated in an environment he considers "perfect" to relaunch his career. Rashford, who came up through United's youth ranks and became a symbol of the Old Trafford club for years, is now experiencing his first time outside of England. And he is doing so in the best possible way.

Whether as a starter or coming off the bench, the 27-year-old player is responding with good performances that have won over the Barça fans and the coaching staff led by Hansi Flick. His adaptation to the Barcelona style of play has been faster than expected, and his commitment to the project is evident.

Barça's pressure, the fuel Rashford needed

In statements to Sport, Marcus Rashford addressed a fundamental issue: the pressure at the Camp Nou. Far from seeing it as a burden, the Englishman considers it an essential stimulus to bring out his best version."Pressure at Barça? Yes, there is, but it's not negative. It's the kind of pressure you want as a player, the kind I've always wanted," stated the forward, drawing a clear distinction with the atmosphere experienced in his final months at Manchester United. For Rashford, playing for a club without major objectives is demotivating.

"I cannot be in a place where there are no big goals. It's difficult for me to motivate myself and offer my best version if I'm in a place where the demands are not maximum"

These words reflect the frustration accumulated during his final spell at Old Trafford, where the team failed to compete for major titles and the player himself saw his confidence diminished. At Barcelona, on the other hand, he has regained the enthusiasm and ambition that characterized him in his best years.

Clear objective: help the team repeat its successes

Rashford convinces Flick and Barcelona is already studying his signing

The British winger does not hide his commitment to the Blaugrana project. "I'm here to help the team win titles. Last season was fantastic, but in life everything happens very fast, things change, and the goal is to repeat the achievements.

"I'm fully focused on it," he declared. These words demonstrate that Rashford has not come to Barça solely to relaunch his individual career, but rather that he is clear about his role as a cog in a collective machine that aspires to win LaLiga and the Champions League. The Englishman also highlighted the excellent relationship he maintains with Hansi Flick's coaching staff and his teammates.

"With the technical staff and my teammates, everything is going very well, I have no reason to complain. I am adapting very well to the club and the city. From the first moment, I noticed that everyone welcomed me"

This rapid integration has been key for Rashford to feel comfortable and perform at the expected level, something that doesn't always happen with signings from the Premier League

Barça Decides: 30 Million for a Renewed Rashford

With these statements on the table, the ball is now in FC Barcelona's court. The Culé club has a buy option valued at 30 million euros, an affordable figure for a player of his quality and experience who, moreover, arrives at a moment of footballing renaissance.

The Barcelona board will have to assess whether to definitively go for Rashford's signing or if they prefer to allocate that budget to other priority positions for the team.

What seems indisputable is that Marcus Rashford has found in Barcelona the environment he needed to shine again. His determination to stay, added to his performance on the pitch, makes his continuity an operation that makes more and more sense.

The forward has shown that, when he feels valued and pushed to the highest level, he can be a differential player for any elite team. Now, it's Barça's turn to decide if this relationship will continue beyond June.

Rashford's Statistics at FC Barcelona (2025-26)

SOURCE: FCBN