Marcus Rashford is rediscovering his spark—and he’s doing it far from Old Trafford.
The 27-year-old forward, now on loan at Barcelona, has made an electric start to life in Spain, registering three goals and five assists in his first ten appearances. He’s been involved in each of his last seven games, a streak that’s not only reignited his club form but also earned him continued call-ups from England manager Thomas Tuchel ahead of next summer’s World Cup.
It’s a stark contrast to the final chapters of his Manchester United career, where Rashford struggled to find rhythm under Ruben Amorim. After falling out of favor, he spent the latter half of last season on loan at Aston Villa before making the switch to Barcelona—a move that could become permanent at the end of the campaign.
In a recent interview with ITV, Rashford opened up about the challenges he faced at United, subtly pointing to the club’s instability as a major factor in his dip in form. “I feel like I have been in an inconsistent environment for a very long time,” he said. “So it is even more difficult to be consistent.”
His words reflect a deeper frustration. Since bursting onto the scene in 2016 under Louis van Gaal, Rashford has seen a revolving door of managers—four permanent and three interim—each bringing different systems, expectations, and styles. His most stable period came under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, where he thrived, scoring 43 goals across two seasons. But after Solskjaer’s departure in 2021, Rashford’s form dipped, managing just five goals and two assists under Ralph Rangnick.
Marcus at United
Despite the turbulence, Rashford remains focused on growth. “To be consistent in anything, not just sport, you need consistent variables in your life and the way you train,” he explained. “We’ve had so many changes, but I have to look forward. That’s something I want to put right.”
Now, in a more settled environment at Barcelona, Rashford seems to be doing just that. His resurgence has not only reignited his career but also reminded fans of the talent that made him one of England’s brightest stars. And if consistency really is the key, he may finally have found the right place to unlock his full potential.
