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Barcelona Unveils Marcus Rashford as New No. 14 After One-Year Loan Deal

The England international arrives on a season-long loan with an option to buy before finalizing his registration for Barcelona’s Asia preseason tour.

El anuncio del desembarco de Marcus Rashford a Barcelona desde Manchester United
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Overview

  • The signing was confirmed after Rashford agreed to a significant salary reduction to satisfy LaLiga’s financial fair play requirements.
  • Rashford landed in Barcelona on July 20, cleared his medical on July 21 and completed his contract signing with president Joan Laporta on July 23.
  • The 27-year-old forward will wear the number 14 jersey, a number previously worn by club icons including Johan Cruyff and Thierry Henry.
  • Coach Hansi Flick intends to use Rashford alongside Raphinha and Lamine Yamal to enhance Barcelona’s versatile, high-pressing front line.
  • Once officially registered with LaLiga, Rashford will join the squad for friendly matches in Japan and South Korea to kick off the club’s preseason tour.