Barcelona ready to sign Marcus Rashford on loan

The English striker agrees to Camp Nou move after fallout at Manchester United

In a dramatic shift in his career, Marcus Rashford is on the verge of joining FC Barcelona on loan, marking a major turning point for both the player and the club. The deal includes an option to buy and comes amid ongoing changes in the Catalan side’s squad for the 2025/26 season.

Rashford Agrees to Loan Move After United Exit

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona and Manchester United have reached an agreement that will see Rashford move to Spain temporarily, with the option of making the move permanent next season.

The 26-year-old forward found himself out of favor under Ruben Amorim, who took over the reins at Old Trafford. Rashford was recently loaned to Aston Villa, but with no clear role under Amorim, the England international decided to cut ties with United.

Rashford to Wear No. 19 at Barcelona

Upon arrival, Rashford is expected to wear the number 19 shirt, a number he previously wore at Manchester United in the early stages of his career.

This switch comes as a result of Barcelona assigning the iconic number 10 to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who wore No. 19 last season. The jersey shuffle clears the path for Rashford to inherit his former number, adding a nostalgic twist to his La Liga debut.

Lamine Yamal and Rashford: A New Era

Barcelona’s move to hand Yamal the No. 10 shirt  previously worn by legends like Lionel Messi signals a bold vote of confidence in the 17-year-old, while simultaneously welcoming Rashford as an experienced international forward to support the club’s new generation.

The information, first reported by Barça Times, adds to the significance of Rashford’s move, symbolizing the beginning of a new attacking partnership at Camp Nou.

First English Player Since Gary Lineker

Rashford will also become the first English player to represent Barcelona since Gary Lineker, who played for the Blaugrana between 1986 and 1989. The legendary striker even paid tribute to Rashford on Instagram, changing his profile picture to one featuring the United forward.

It’s a symbolic passing of the torch from one Englishman to another as Rashford prepares to write his own chapter in the club’s rich history.