Marcus Rashford can breathe a sigh of relief. So can FC Barcelona and Manchester United . In this case, everyone had an interest in working in the same direction, as the Englishman's time at his training club was over. Invited to leave by his coach and management, the striker had to make some financial sacrifices to join Culés, who also found the resources to sign him on loan with a €35 million purchase option . It's now official: Rashford is Barça's new number 14.
Immediately after his signing, Barça held a press conference to present him, during which he reflected on the last few months. It wasn't difficult to decide. " I was clear from the beginning about my preferences. I always said I wanted to play for Barcelona. In January, I wanted to come, but I couldn't, so I went to Aston Villa. I made the right decision, and I'm excited to play my first game in front of the fans ," he explained this Wednesday evening, before continuing on his personal situation at Manchester United.
" I wish United the best "
Completely stuck there, he had no choice but to leave. " The club is in a period of change. I have nothing bad to say about United. It's an important part of my life and my career. I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to play for them. Now, this is my new stage and I'm focused on it and I want to improve. I wish United the best, " he says, a handsome player, after wearing the Red Devils jersey 426 times and scoring 138 goals. For the past year, he has been out of favor, hence his departure on loan for six months to Aston Villa.
As he himself explained above, the 27-year-old had wanted to join Barça for a while. " I had other options, but I had to make a decision. It's hard not to disrespect anyone, but my decision is my decision. He was going to wait as long as it took. " Talks with Deco have always been fruitful and positive. Now he just has to be welcomed by a dressing room that will have to make room for him, while the competition will be tough among the likes of Raphinha, Yamal and Lewandowski.
0 Comments