Marcus Rashford’s season-long loan move to Barcelona has stirred controversy, with critics questioning his commitment and recent performances at Manchester United.
The 27-year-old completed his transfer after passing a medical and was officially unveiled to Barcelona fans during a midweek presentation event.
Rashford, who previously spent four months on loan at Aston Villa, had been frozen out of United’s squad by manager Ruben Amorim.
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The England international reportedly chose Barcelona as his preferred destination after falling out of the national team and losing his starting role.
The loan deal includes an option for Barcelona to buy Rashford next summer for £26 million, sparking mixed reactions from fans and pundits.
To facilitate the move, Rashford accepted a 25% pay cut from his £325,000-a-week wages, easing financial pressure on Barcelona’s wage bill.
However, former striker Dean Saunders issued a brutal assessment, stating, “In five years, he’s had one good season,” during a talkSPORT interview,reports MIRROR
Saunders criticized both Rashford’s form and Barcelona’s logic in signing him, questioning what manager Hansi Flick and director Deco see in him.
Rashford now faces the challenge of silencing critics in Spain and reigniting his once-promising career on the European stage.
