18 years, three months and 28 days – at this age Marcus Rashford made his debut for Manchester United. It was February 28, 2016 and a match against Arsenal, won 3-2 by Man United. Rashford then scored two goals and provided an assist for Angel Herrera's goal. Since then, Rashford has played nearly 430 games for Manchester United and scored 138 goals. December 17 this year Rashford has spoken briefly about his future, which is very likely to be the beginning of the end for him at Old Trafford.
– Personally, I think I'm ready for a new challenge and next steps. When I leave, there will be no hard feelings. You won't have any negative comments from me about Manchester United. That's the kind of person I am. I'm halfway through my career. I don't expect it to peak now. I've spent nine years in the Premier League so far and it's taught me a lot, said Rashford during a visit to Button Lane Primary School, located in the south of Manchester (quote from: transfers.info).
British media report that Rashford's situation now depends on Ruben Amorim's decision. – I talk to Rashford every day. Not about the interview he gave, but about his disposition. He wants to play and he's trying. It's just my decision, commented the Manchester United coach.
Rashford, Lewandowski's teammate in Barcelona? This is how much you have to pay
Rashford cannot complain about the lack of interest on the transfer market. The clubs wanting to sign the Englishman include PSG and teams from Saudi Arabia. Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano says that Rashford's dream is to play in Spain. Catalan “Sport” reports that Rashford could go to Barcelona. How much would you have to pay? Manchester United, according to the source mentioned, values Rashford at around EUR 40 million.
“Sport” adds that Rashford's earnings may be a problem. At Manchester United, he earns the highest salary in the team – over EUR 17 million net. Barcelona believe that signing Rashford would be profitable if he agreed to halve his salary.
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“Barcelona are aware of the situation, but have not yet decided to buy. They know that Rashford has great quality and his play would fit what the team needs. What is certain is that Rashford will have to decide whether to keep his salary or lower it to find a place in an appropriate project,” we read. Teamtalk.com claims that Hansi Flick agreed to let Ansu Fati go to Manchester United as part of an exchange for Rashford.
Due to the fact that Rashford mainly plays the role of a left winger, his competitors for a place in Barcelona's starting lineup would be Raphinha and Ferran Torres. Rashford's contract with Man United expires in June 2028.