Overview

• Barcelona will pay Rashford’s wages after he agreed to a 15–25 percent pay cut, saving Manchester United an estimated £12 million this season.
• The loan deal includes an option to purchase the forward for around €30 million at the end of the 2025–26 campaign.
• Rashford completed his medical, signed his contract in a private meeting with president Joan Laporta and has started training with the first team.
• Reports from Spain indicate that Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have expressed frustration at the signing, fearing it could limit their playing time.
• Rashford said he feels “at home” at Barcelona and views the move as an opportunity to build on his four goals and six assists for Aston Villa last season.