FC Barcelona players harbour reservations about Marcus Rashford’s potential impact at the club. Reports from Spain suggest that ‘alarm bells’ are sounding at the Camp Nou over Manchester United’s discarded star, Marcus Rashford, with concerns arising that he might become another case similar to that of Joao Felix. Rashford landed his much-anticipated move to the Catalan giants this summer, joining Hansi Flick’s squad on loan from Manchester United, with an option for a permanent transfer.
Initially, Barcelona’s interest in the English international waned due to his exorbitant wages and a prolonged dip in form, spanning 18 months. Consequently, Rashford spent the latter part of the 2024/25 season reinvigorating his career at Aston Villa under Unai Emery, where he netted four goals and provided six assists across all competitions.
This resurgence rendered Rashford an alluring prospect for numerous clubs, eventually seeing him don Barcelona colours after key targets Luis Diaz and Nico Williams slipped through the club’s grasp, leaving Flick in need of a versatile winger.
Rashford’s debut for Barcelona came in a 3-0 triumph over Mallorca, replacing ex-Man City man Ferran Torres for the final 20 minutes. However, the move has stirred division within the club, with a Spanish report indicating unease in the ‘locker room.’ Concerns revolve around Rashford echoing the plight of Joao Felix—a player endowed with talent and a deft left foot yet failed to leave a lasting imprint due to commitment and consistency issues on the pitch.
In this vein of discourse, Rashford recently reflected on Manchester United’s post-Sir Alex Ferguson struggles on “The Rest is Football” podcast, citing a lack of continuity in the club’s foundational principles as a major factor.
“When Ferguson was in charge, the principles guided everyone from the first team down to the academy,” Rashford commented. “It’s like United have been in a state of reactionary transition rather than a planned evolution.”
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