Marcus Rashford touched down in Barcelona edging closer to finalising a season-long loan move from Manchester United. The 27-year-old forward is expected to complete his medical early this week, with a formal presentation to follow before Barcelona depart for their pre-season tour of Asia.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick is eager to integrate Rashford into the squad before the team travels to Japan and South Korea on Thursday. If he clears his medical, Rashford will join the Barcelona squad for their Asia tour later this week. The move is seen as a fresh start for the England international, who has struggled for form at Manchester United in recent seasons.
What Are the Loan Terms and Salary Details?
1) The move is a straight loan with no loan fee, as per sources familiar with the arrangement.
2) Barcelona will cover Rashfordβs wages in full, showing their confidence in his ability to deliver at the top level.
3) Rashford is expected to receive a gross salary of β¬14 million per year, equivalent to roughly Β£166,000 per week.
4)This figure represents a 15% reduction from the β¬18 million per year he earned at Manchester United to ensure the move went through.
Rashford seeks to revive his career in Barcelona
Rashford has reportedly been keen on a move to the Catalan giants since January. While he ended up joining Aston Villa temporarily during the winter window, sources close to the deal say Barcelona remained his preferred destination throughout.
The England forward decided to move abroad, aiming to revive his career after falling out of favour at Manchester United. Under new coach Ruben Amorim, the forward was sidelined from first-team training and informed that he was not part of the clubβs long-term plans. For the past two weeks, Rashford has been training away from the main group at Carrington, preparing for a new chapter in Spain.
