Key Takeaways
- Marcus Rashford has completed his medical in Barcelona ahead of a season-long loan move.
- Barcelona will cover his full wages and hold a £26M buy option for summer 2026.
- Registration issues persist due to LaLiga financial rules, but Barca remain optimistic.
England forward completes medical as official unveiling expected Wednesday
Marcus Rashford is poised to begin a new chapter in his career after completing a medical in Barcelona ahead of a loan move from Manchester United. The 27-year-old forward arrived in the Catalan capital on Sunday, with his official unveiling expected on Wednesday.
The deal, agreed between Manchester United and FC Barcelona, includes a one-season loan for the 2025/26 campaign, along with an option to buy next summer for £26 million (€30 million). Rashford will still have two years remaining on his United contract once the loan concludes.
Barcelona Struggle to Register Rashford Due to Financial Limits
Although the transfer has been greenlit by Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick and the player has passed his medical, the club has yet to formally register Rashford due to existing financial restrictions. The Blaugrana remain hamstrung by LaLiga’s salary cap regulations and may need to offload other players or restructure deals to fit Rashford into their wage bill.
Barcelona are expected to cover Rashford’s full salary during the loan, and internal efforts are reportedly underway to ensure his registration is resolved in the coming days.
Rashford’s United Exit Follows Months of Decline
Once a fan favorite at Old Trafford, Rashford’s time at Manchester United soured dramatically under new head coach Ruben Amorim. After being publicly criticized for a perceived lack of effort—and even losing his iconic No.10 shirt to summer signing Matheus Cunha—Rashford appeared increasingly alienated from the squad.
The England international was one of five players granted extra time off this summer to explore transfer opportunities. Barcelona intensified their pursuit of the winger after failing in attempts to sign Nico Williams and Luis Díaz.
Mixed Reactions to Rashford’s Barca Switch
While Rashford has expressed a desire to play for Barcelona, the move hasn’t been universally welcomed. Former Manchester United striker Teddy Sheringham criticized the transfer, calling the situation “soul-destroying.”
“You don’t throw it away and say you want to leave,” said Sheringham. “If you go from Manchester United to Barcelona, that’s a step up he hasn’t deserved.”
Despite the controversy, Rashford now looks set to begin a fresh chapter in Spain, pending his registration and official unveiling.
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