Marcus Rashford is set to become just the second Englishman since 1923 to represent Barcelona, after a loan agreement was reached between Manchester United and the La Liga champions.
The once-precocious United starlet was offered temporary relief from the Old Trafford limelight by signing for Aston Villa on loan in January, but the Villans opted against signing the 27-year-old permanently this summer.
With Ruben Amorim making it clear that Rashford had no place in his project, the forward has spent the past few weeks attempting to find a new home, and a move overseas appeared the most likely option. Barcelona was Rashford’s utopia, but their interest in Nico Williams and Luis Díaz meant the forward had to wait.
Rarely have Barça trusted English playing talent, but they’re willing to take a punt on a Rashford in need of rejuvenation. Superstardom hasn’t been kind to the 27-year-old, and there’s hope an alternative but still challenging environment will bring the very best out of Rashford once more.
Here are the major winners and losers from Barcelona’s loan move for the England international.
