Rashford Accepts 15% Pay Cut to Join Barcelona on Loan

Barça to pay full €14M salary; purchase option set at €30M for June 2026
Marcus Rashford will join Barcelona on loan from Manchester United, with the Catalan club agreeing to pay the striker’s full salary of €14 million gross for the season. The 27-year-old accepted a 15% pay cut to facilitate the move, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The English forward, who is expected to wear the number 19 shirt, will also receive performance-based bonuses tied to appearances. Barcelona’s sporting director Deco led the negotiations, and the deal has now been approved by the board.
United loaned Rashford after Villa spell; Barça has €30M purchase option
The loan deal includes a €30 million option to buy, valid until June 2026. Manchester United will not contribute to Rashford’s wages, as Barcelona will cover 100% of the agreed salary.
After struggling for minutes under United’s new coach Rúben Amorim, Rashford was loaned to Aston Villa, where he made 17 appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 5 assists.
Rashford not guaranteed a starting role, but ready to compete
Under new coach Hansi Flick, Rashford will have to fight for his place in the starting lineup. According to Cadena SER, the forward is not concerned about initially starting on the bench and is determined to prove himself at the training ground.
The move aligns with Rashford’s personal desire to play for Barcelona, a dream he has reportedly held for years. Despite a challenging past season, the forward views this loan as a fresh opportunity to revive his form at a top European club.