Marcus Rashford has the task of competing with one of the world’s best players in Lamine Yamal for a starting spot at Barcelona.
Over the summer, it became increasingly clear that Marcus Rashford’s ‘dream’ was to join Barcelona, and the Spanish side ended up striking a season-long loan deal for the 27-year-old star.
Rashford has hit the ground running at Barcelona and has already made his way into Hansi Flick’s starting XI.
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However, that has partly been helped by injuries to Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski.
Rashford was excited to play alongside Yamal in Spain, and the 18-year-old’s reaction to the loan move has now been revealed.
Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammate Frenkie de Jong after scoring his team's sixth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD3 match between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos FC at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on October 21, 2025
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Lamine Yamal responds to Marcus Rashford joining
Yamal was spotted wearing a United shirt amid Rashford’s links to Barcelona, and the teenage star has also spoken about wanting to play at Old Trafford.
But for now, the Ballon d’Or nominee is focused on returning to fitness at Barcelona so he can compete with Marcus Rashford for a starting spot.
Journalist Guillem Ballague speaking to the BBC explained how Yamal responded when he was first told about Rashford joining Barcelona.
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“Lamine, who by the way, when he found out Barcelona were interested in Rashford, he said ‘get him, get him.’
“Because he used to play with him on the PlayStation because he was so good, so fast. Everybody loves him, a bit quiet as we know, but he’s very adapted to it.
“He’s adapted closer to the older guys at Barcelona, but the younger guys admire him because he’s been at big clubs.”
Marcus Rashford is earning permanent Barcelona move
As part of the loan deal, Barcelona have a £26m buy option for Rashford which they can choose to trigger in the summer.
Barcelona are expected to sign Rashford in 2026, and his excellent start at the club will help to convince club chiefs that he should stay at the Nou Camp.
However, Barcelona’s financial issues threaten Rashford’s move. The Spanish side are in huge transfer debt from previous signings, so affording the Carrington graduate could prove difficult.
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United have already moved on from Rashford through their summer business, so it is in the best interests of Ineos that Barcelona commit to a permanent deal.
With five goals and six assists already this season, it feels more than likely that Barcelona will snap up the chance to sign Rashford.