Marcus Rashford is on loan at Barcelona, with the club expected to make a transfer decision on the Manchester United loanee’s future at the end of the season
Marcus Rashford has been popular during his loan spell at Barcelona, and a majority of the Catalan club’s fans want the club to sign him on a permanent contract with Manchester United next summer, according to a poll carried out by Spanish media.
Rashford joined the La Liga giants in the summer, with United and Barca agreeing a deal that included an option for Barca to sign him permanently at the end of the season. The Spanish giants will need to pay around £26m to keep Rashford in Catalonia beyond May 2026.
The 28-year-old scored seven goals and provided 11 assists in 24 appearances under manager Hansi Flick. This form has put him in contention to be called up to England’s national team for next summer’s World Cup, but reports in Spain say Flick wants Rashford to stay and the club are actively working towards a contract.
A poll sponsored by Mundo Deportivo revealed that 54.6 per cent of Barça fans are in favor of keeping Rashford at the club by activating the loan option. A total of 6.3% think sports director Deco should sit out until the end of the season.
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As a result, almost 40 per cent of fans are against signing Rashford permanently.
Meanwhile, Rashford seems happy at the Camp Nou. Manchester United’s academy product has spoken to the club about his future ambitions. He said in an interview with SPORT: “I have adapted very well to the club and the city. From the moment I arrived I felt that everyone welcomed me very well.”
“For me, the reason I’m here is to help the team win trophies. Last season was great, but in life everything happens very quickly and things change, and the goal is to repeat the success. I’m completely focused on this.”
“Everything has been great, thanks to the staff and my teammates, so I can’t complain. Of course, what I want is to stay at Barça. That’s the ultimate goal, but that’s not the reason why I train so hard and do my best.”
“The aim is to win. Barça is a huge, great club built to win titles.”
There was a break this Christmas, and during La Liga’s winter break, Rashford delivered presents to children at two Barcelona Foundation centres. The forward explained: “I grew up in this kind of environment.
“I always knew from an early age that if I ever found myself in a position or situation, I would help others, especially those who were facing me.
“That’s very important. We need to understand as much as we can from them, because they are the future of everything. If we can give them the best opportunity, it’s the right thing to do.”
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