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.