Barcelona have announced stellar financial results for the year 2024/25 which could be good news for Manchester United regarding Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford pictured for Barcelona
Marcus Rashford has enjoyed his start to life as a Barcelona player
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Barcelona's stellar financial results could bode well for Manchester United regarding the on-loan Marcus Rashford. The Catalan giants recorded revenue of nearly £1 billion and secured record sponsorship deals this financial year.
After falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim at his boyhood club, Rashford was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa for the tail end of last season and departed Old Trafford again this summer. He arrived in Barcelona in July on a 12-month loan deal, but this move includes an option to buy the 27-year-old.
Rashford has been enjoying his time in Spain, bagging three goals and five assists so far this campaign. Should Barcelona wish to make his move permanent, it would cost them a reported £26million and if United want to recoup a fee for the forward the Catalan club's economic results spell good news.
In a statement released this week, Barcelona revealed that their 2024/25 financial year was a relatively successful one. The club has suffered from economic turmoil in the past, but this year saw positive results and a significant sponsorship overhaul.
The club statement read: "For the second consecutive year, the club has ended with positive ordinary results consolidating its economic recovery and operational efficiency across all areas. Ordinary revenue has reached £863m.
"In the area of sponsors, the club has reached a new all-time high of £225m, driven by the new contract with Nike and other strategic agreements. Another highlight is the performance in the area of merchandising, generating £147m.
Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium
Barcelona's financial results for the year are positive
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"For the 2025/26 season, the club predicts a budget of £870m in ordinary revenue, driven by the gradual return to the Spotify Camp Nou, which is expected to increase stadium income by approximately £43m. This can continue the positive trend in sponsorships and set a new merchandising revenue record, with the aim of getting close to £175m.
"The club presents, for the second consecutive year, positive ordinary results and an overall improvement across all revenue areas. Sponsorships and merchandising have reached record figures, consolidating the club's international projection, as demonstrated by the growth of Barça's YouTube channel, which is now the sports organisation with the most subscribers globally, over 24 million.
"The reduction in debt and wage control place Barça in a strong position to face the new season, with a budget exceeding £870m in ordinary revenue and a forecast to maintain positive results for the third consecutive year."
Barcelona's generally positive financial results and a debt reduction bode well for United if they are hoping to offload Rashford to them on a permanent basis next summer.
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford in action for Barcelona
Rashford could move to Barcelona permanently
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If Rashford's comments are also anything to go by, then it seems likely the player would want to remain with the club too. In an update shared in September, Rashford said: "Playing for Barça is an amazing experience. I've always been a huge admirer of Barcelona.
"We want to win as much as possible. One hundred per cent I'm full of excitement. I'm very motivated and determined. The quality we have in the team excites me. It's so refreshing to play with these players."
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