Marcus Rashford is raising eyebrows at FC Barcelona. After arriving on loan from Manchester United, the English forward was expected to make an immediate impact, but his performance in La Liga has fallen short of expectations.
During pre-season, Rashford showcased his skills against weaker opponents. However, since the official start of the season, he has been a letdown. He was a starter against Levante and came off the bench against Rayo Vallecano and Mallorca, but Rashford has been virtually invisible: too timid, inaccurate, and lacking any real offensive threat. The Camp Nou is already signaling that patience is running thin.
The situation is further complicated by Rashford’s age; he’ll turn 28 this October. His loan deal includes a €30 million buy option, but both Joan Laporta and Deco were not entirely sold on his signing, having preferred targets like Nico Williams and Luis Díaz. It was Hansi Flick who advocated for Rashford, believing he could rejuvenate the player as he has done with others.
Barcelona Ready to Pay to Send Rashford Back
If Rashford doesn’t quickly elevate his game, Barcelona might terminate his loan as early as January, according to El Nacional. The process would cost €5 million, the amount stipulated in the original agreement, and could bring a premature end to what has already been a challenging stint for the forward.
Rashford’s future looks uncertain at Barcelona, and the pressure is on for him to deliver. With the club’s financial situation and their focus on other potential signings, his time in Spain could be cut short if he doesn’t start performing soon.
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