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Deco Instills Confidence in Rashford Regarding Barcelona Future

Rashford Joins Barcelona on Loan

Marcus Rashford has officially signed with Barcelona on a loan agreement for the current season, which includes an option for a permanent transfer valued at €30 million.

No Penalty for Non-Purchase

Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has clarified that there will be no repercussions for the club if they choose not to finalize the deal for Rashford. He stated, “This is simply a loan, and we have the option to buy.”

High Expectations and Commitment

Deco emphasized the challenging journey Rashford has had, expressing, “It wasn’t easy for him to arrive here. He’s played at a top-notch level under significant pressure at a club like Manchester United.”

He also mentioned Rashford’s stint at Aston Villa: “He excelled during his time there, and I know they would have liked to keep him had it been feasible. I’ve spoken to people from the club about this. However, his desire was to join Barcelona, which is a very encouraging sign.”

Team Contribution

Regarding the transfer, Deco noted, “We successfully arranged a loan deal. His willingness to take a pay cut to facilitate this move clearly shows his eagerness to play for us, and we are delighted to have him on board. He’s a significant asset to our team.”