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BARÇA WOULD HAVE MARCUS' 'OK'

The factor that could accelerate Marcus Rashford's signing by Barça

Published:21/01/2025 - 01:54h

Updated:21/01/2025 - 01:54h

Marcus Rashford would have already given the green light for his signing by Barça. However, the Catalans must free up wage space to take on the Englishman's contract

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Marcus Rashford is one of the most coveted pieces of the winter transfer window. The Englishman has limited time left at Manchester United and FC Barcelona has emerged as one of the most likely destinations for the player, as Hansi Flick wants to strengthen his attack and the Mancunian is considered a genuine market opportunity. 

In fact, the newspaper 'SPORT' has reported that the Blaugrana club already has an agreement with the forward to incorporate him into the ranks of the German coach on loan until the end of the season. However, the Catalans need to free up wage space to accommodate the striker's contract, who keeps other options open like that of Borussia Dortmund in case his arrival in the Catalan city cannot be finalized.

The salary of Rashford reaches 18 million euros gross per season, so Barça would have to take on about '9' million corresponding to the second half of the season. However, this figure could decrease if the Catalans reach an agreement with United to not take on the full salary.

Barça, waiting for the 'exit operation'

For now, the Catalans are working on offloading the main discards of Hansi Flick, with Ansu Fati being the club's top choice to achieve 'fair play'. The big problem is that the forward remains firm in his stance of not leaving Spotify Camp Nou, thus thwarting the club's plans.

Therefore, Eric García appears as the only viable option for the Blaugranas, as the player has an offer to return to Girona on the table, which would mean an income of 7 million euros fixed plus three in variables for the Catalans. Additionally, the institution would save the six 'kilos' per year that the defender earns. The deadline is February 3, with Rashford waiting for the resolution of the 'soap opera' as his priority would be to fall under Flick's orders.