Overview

• Barcelona agreed a season-long loan for Rashford on July 22 that includes full coverage of his wages and an option to buy for around €30 million next summer.
• Teammates praised Rashford’s work ethic, fitness and intensity after his first training session, with one describing him “like a beast” in practice.
• The club resolved a contractual dispute to reinstate its opening Asian Tour match against Vissel Kobe on July 27 and is preparing friendlies in Japan and South Korea.
• Rashford is expected to make his debut off the bench against FC Seoul on July 31 as he adapts to Hansi Flick’s high-press system.
• Flick has instructed players to minimise nightlife activities, and Rashford will operate under these strict off-field regulations.