Marcus Rashford’s loan from Manchester United to Barcelona has been a success so far. It was the move the attacker wanted above all others and his agent, also his brother, [pushed for it to happen](https://sportwitness.co.uk/third-party-agent-working-on-marcus-rashford-exit-brother-edged-aside-as-manchester-united-exit-built/). That included a trip to Barcelona to try and pitch Deco.
Ridiculed at the time for the attempt, it worked out and Rashford is giving it his all. So far this season the 27-year-old has two goals and five assists from nine games. Manchester United agreed to put a purchase clause in the deal and should his form continue, Barcelona may pay it.
That was considered unlikely at the time of the agreement, given the Catalan club’s finances.
Catalan newspaper [Sport](http://sport.es) now have an article explaining how well Rashford has settled in. It’s pointed out he’s statistically Barcelona’s best player in the Champions League this season.
Marcus Rashford has ‘regained his smile’
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Sport state _‘doubts are turning into certainties’_ and Rashford is now _‘very important’_ for Hansi Flick.
Not everybody around the club thought it was a good idea to sign Rashford. That was due to the negative coverage in England, but they decided to take a risk.
Sport report his new teammates have been impressed by his attitude since day one in training. He’s shown a big effort to adapt and fit in, with his ambition also highlighted by the squad.
Fans are increasingly keen, and Rashford is happy off the pitch too. Taking advantage of living on the coast, he was out fishing yesterday and there’s more smiles than previously.
Sport state: _‘In just two months, Rashford has gone from being a signing that raised some reasonable doubts due to his recent performance to becoming one of the most exciting players of the current season. He’s taking advantage of an opportunity he fought hard to make a reality and has regained his smile.’_
Whether he returns to Manchester United next summer or not isn’t known, but it’s out of their hands regardless.