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Rashford’s Barcelona Stay in Question After Half-Time Hook, Media Critique

After a half-time withdrawal, Spanish criticism sharpens questions over a permanent move under Barcelona’s financial limits.

Overview

  • The Manchester United loanee was taken off at the break in Barcelona’s 2-0 win at Espanyol, extending his La Liga goal drought to seven matches.
  • Spanish outlets including Mundo Deportivo, AS, Marca and SPORT delivered stinging assessments, citing poor decision-making, turnovers and lack of impact.
  • Rashford has recorded seven goals in 25 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona this season.
  • He has stated a wish to remain at Barcelona, though reporting indicates the club’s salary rules and his reported reluctance to keep a prior pay cut could hinder a permanent deal.
  • Manchester United’s sacking of Ruben Amorim and Darren Fletcher’s interim appointment introduce fresh uncertainty around the forward’s longer-term future.