After an impressive and positive start to his pre-season with Barcelona, new signing Marcus Rashford has addressed his long-term future at the club, remaining non-committal about the possibility of a permanent transfer from Manchester United.
The England international, who joined the Catalan giants on a season-long loan, has settled in quickly, scoring his first goal for the club in Monday’s friendly victory. When asked about his future beyond the current season, he told the media: “I’m not thinking about next season. I want to do the best I can for the team while I’m here and then we’ll see.”
Instead of focusing on his personal future, Rashford immediately turned his attention to the team’s collective goals. He highlighted the club’s desire to bounce back from last season’s “heartbreaking” Champions League semi-final exit and set a clear target. “Hopefully we can go one step further than last year and try to win the Champions League as well,” he vowed.
The loan deal includes an option for Barcelona to make the move permanent for a reported fee of €35 million next summer. The transfer was only made possible by Rashford’s determination to join Barça, which ultimately forced Manchester United to agree to the initial loan.
While his on-field integration has been smooth, a significant off-field issue remains, as Barcelona still needs to officially register him for the La Liga season due to their financial situation. However, the player himself remains confident that the issue will be resolved in time.
Marcus Rashford has made a positive first impression at Barcelona with both his performances and his ambitious attitude. While he remains coy on a permanent stay, his immediate focus on helping the team achieve its ultimate goal will be exactly what the club and its fans want to hear.