Marcus Rashford Joins Barcelona on Loan from Manchester United and will Wear Iconic No.14 Shirt
KEY POINTS:
• Marcus Rashford is set to join Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United.
• Rashford has agreed a pay cut to enable the move and may join permanently for €30 million.
• He will wear the legendary No.14 shirt once worn by his idol, Thierry Henry.
• Barcelona fans happily welcomed Rashford at Camp Nou offices ahead of contract signing.
• The move signals a fresh start after a recent hard time at Manchester United.
Marcus Rashford has Landed in Barcelona to Complete a loan deal from Manchester United
Marcus Rashford has officially turned up at the Barcelona offices at Camp Nou, where he is anticipated to wrap up a season-long loan move from Manchester United.
The wait is coming to an end for Barcelona fans! Fresh images going viral today show none other than Marcus Rashford, the 27-year-old forward, greeting overjoyed supporters right outside the Camp Nou. This isn’t just a welcoming gesture; it’s the strongest indication yet that his long waited transfer to the Catalan giants is on the verge of completion. According to Spanish News source, Rashford will sign his Barcelona contract in President Joan Laporta’s office, signaling a major moment in what could initiate a new stage of his career.
Reports reveal Rashford, despite his high European earnings, has agreed on a significant salary cut to enable the transfer.
LOAN SPECIFICATION AND UPCOMING STRATEGY
Loan Agreement: Season-long loan deal running through June 2026
Wage Sacrifice: Rashford allegedly forfeit a considerable amount of his Manchester United salary
Buy Option: Barcelona can sign him permanently for just €30 million next summer
Preferred Destination: Rashford previously declared his interest to play for Barcelona, strategically to team up with Lamine Yamal
RASHFORD SET TO WEAR THE LEGENDARY NO.14 SHIRT AT BARCELONA
Marcus Rashford’s arrival in Barcelona isn’t just a mere prominent transfer; but a deep way of showing respect to a footballing legacy, especially by chosen his shirt number. The unformed Manchester United player is sets to put on Barcelona’s legendary number 14 jersey, a shirt that holds a special meaning for him, as it was popularly worn by his childhood model, Thierry Henry, during the Frenchman’s notable spell with the Catalan giant.
Having played a vital role in their hostoric treble winning season in 2009, the Frenchman has made a notable impact at Barcelona between 2007 and 2010. And it was the number 14 jersey that he worn during that time which carries deep symbolism, having also been popularly associated with Dutch legend Johan Cruyff at Ajax. A number long known with creativity, intelligence, and footballing innovation.
For Rashford, who previously wore:
No. 39 (in his Manchester United debut)
No. 19 (during 2016–2018 season)
No. 10 (since 2018, after Rooney)
No. 9 (during his Aston Villa loan spell)
…the No.14 shirt marks a new beginning in new a territory and a yes to football legends who’ve inspired his career.
PAUL POGBA HAS REACTED TO RASHFORD’S MOVE
The former Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba reacted to the news, calling the transfer a biggest loss for United. Speaking to streamer IShowSpeed, Pogba said:
“Manchester United are losing a great player—unlucky for them. But I’m happy for Rashford. It’s great for Barcelona.”
Pogba also made it clear on how Rashford’s former squad number was reassigned, a decision that might have affected the player’s resolve to keen a new challenge.
