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Benficas Schjelderup Excited by Barcelonas Interest
Barcelona Explores Alternatives for Forward Position
Shift in Player Acquisition Strategy
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has identified a potential alternative to the on-loan Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, as reported by Marca.
Uncertainty Surrounding Rashford’s Future
Initially, Barcelona intended to activate their €30 million buy option for Rashford. However, recent performance inconsistencies have led to doubts about pursuing this deal. With concerns regarding Rashford’s form and his status not being that of a primary choice, the club views the signing as an expensive risk.
Consideration of Other Talents
In light of this, Deco is exploring different options, including the talented forward Schjelderup.
Reaction from the Player
In response to the interest surrounding him, Schjelderup mentioned to TV 2, “I honestly had no idea about this, but if it turns out to be true, it would be amazing.”