Postpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 23 July
I'm soooooooooooooo sorry Anon.
Barcelona sign England international footballer isn't big news?
Summary
Marcus Rashford unveiled at Barcelona
England forward joins on loan from Man Utd
Rashford will take number 14 at Barcelona
Postpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 23 July
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I know you won't post this, but the whole live feed for Rashford is just odd given he hasn't had a consistently good run of games for a long time, has caused trouble at United and has been accused of having a poor attitude. The attention he gets far outstrips his performances and shields him from any real (and valid) criticism. It boggles the mind.
Anon
Postpublished at 17:58 British Summer Time 23 July
Here is what Barcelona had to say.
"FC Barcelona and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of the player Marcus Rashford until 30 June 2026. The agreement also establishes an option to buy the English forward.
"The player have signed his contract as a Barça player this afternoon in at a private meeting in the presence of the FC Barcelona president, Joan Laporta; the director of the Football Area, and other Board members."
Blah blah and then.
"Given an MBE for his community work in helping in the fight against child poverty, Rashford can play anywhere in attack. Right footed, he can take players on and is an excellent finisher, talents he can now show in a Barça shirt."
Postpublished at 17:57 British Summer Time 23 July
Rashford number 14 shirts already on sale in the club shop.
Everyone at United wishes Marcus good luck'published at 17:56 British Summer Time 23 July
Manchester United have also released a statement on the club's website confirming Rahsford's departure:
"Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan for the duration of the 2025/26 season.
"Since making his Reds debut in 2016, the 27-year-old Academy graduate has registered 426 appearances, scored 138 goals and lifted five major trophies.
"Marcus spent the second half of last season on loan with Premier League side Aston Villa, where he played 17 times and tallied 10 goal involvements across all competitions.
"The England international has now agreed a temporary move to Spanish giants Barcelona.
"Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season."
Postpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 23 July
Barcelona's video has Marcus Rashford dressed in a smart suit climbing multiple flights of stairs.
Do you need to know that? I don't know but I've been asked to live text this thing.
Postpublished at 17:54 British Summer Time 23 July
We're expecting there to be a Marcus Rashford news conference in a while which we will bring you the best bits of.
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'You can tell them now, it's official'published at 17:51 British Summer Time 23 July
"Yeah, you can tell them now. It's official. Let's do this. Visca el Barca."
That's what Marcus Rashford says in a UK-style phone box in Barcelona's tweet to announce the deal.
Pictures of Rashford in that phone box were doing the rounds yesterday on social media.
Rashford is a Barcelona playerpublished at 17:47 British Summer Time 23 July
Hello and welcome to this pop-up live text commentary with the news that Barcelona are, as expected, signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.
He is getting unveiled right about now.
Barcelona have agreed to cover Rashford's wages for the duration of his season-long loan.
The forward has accepted a 25% pay cut and it saves Manchester United about £14m.
Rashford's loan deal, which is for an initial 12 months, includes an option to buy at the end of the season.
The fee should he be bought is set at £30.3m (35m euros).