Foot Africa
·6 September 2025
Barcelona: Marcus Rashford already facing difficulties

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·6 September 2025
Barcelona: Marcus Rashford already facing difficulties
Marcus Rashford fulfilled his dream this summer by leaving Manchester United to join Barcelona. But the player's challenging start to the season is already causing concern within the Spanish club.
The loan deal includes a purchase option of around £30 million. The transfer was made possible after the club failed to sign Luis Díaz and Nico Williams. Rashford was seen as someone who could play centrally or on the left wing. Considered a versatile and cost-effective solution, capable of operating either centrally or out wide, Rashford had impressed during preseason.
However, his La Liga debut has proven more challenging: in three matches, he has neither scored nor provided an assist. El Nacional described him as "shy, inaccurate, and lost," and suggested that the 27-year-old could return to Manchester United if his performances do not improve quickly. To be continued.