Fabrizio Romano – It was announced yesterday that FC Barcelona has reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United to sign the talented English forward Marcus Rashford. Rashford will be joining the Catalan club on a loan deal that includes an option to buy.
Further details on the arrangement revealed that Barcelona has a €35 million buy option to secure Rashford permanently next summer. Additionally, the club will cover the entire salary for the Englishman, which is expected to be around €10 million gross, including bonuses.
However, according to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the buy option is now reported to be €30 million, slightly lower than the previously understood amount. The salary is also likely to be higher, expected to be around €14 million gross.
Marcus Rashford is on the verge of becoming a Barcelona player. Romano has mentioned that Rashford will take a 15% pay cut to join Barcelona this summer. The deal also includes bonuses tied to appearances, which could be activated if Rashford proves to be a significant part of manager Flick’s plans.
Rashford is set to arrive in Spain shortly, and he is expected to undergo his medical examination tomorrow before joining the squad. He is also likely to be on the flight to Asia for the pre-season tour.
Considering all the elements of this deal, it appears that Barcelona has secured very favorable terms to bring Rashford in this summer. Given their financial circumstances, this acquisition is quite impressive.
This transfer carries minimal risk for the club. The 27-year-old left winger arrives with nearly no downside; if it doesn’t work out, the club can opt not to activate the buy clause. If he does well, however, Barcelona might be able to sign him for a low cost.
It will be intriguing to see how Rashford adapts to the Barcelona system in the coming weeks and secures his place in the starting lineup. This period will be crucial for him to find his footing, and I’m eager to observe how everything unfolds.
