Marcus Rashford has impressed for Barcelona since joining on loan from Man United during the summer transfer window – but it remains to be seen where he will be playing next season
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Marcus Rashford featured for Barcelona at the Camp Nou on Saturday night
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Marcus Rashford played at the renovated Camp Nou for the first time for Barcelona - but a potential transfer to Paris Saint-Germain has reportedly been called off.The 28-year-old came on shortly after the break, replacing midfielder Marc Bernal.
Although the on-loan Manchester United star didn't get on the scoresheet, the Catalan side went on to win 3-1 against Alaves – opening up a two‑point gap to rivals Real Madrid at the top of the table. It was his 13th appearance in the league – his fourth as a substitute.
Rashford described it as a 'special night' when taking to Instagram afterwards. Sharing pictures from the game, the winger wrote: "First time playing at Spotify Camp Nou as a blaugrana. Special night for me."
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Rashford has reignited his career at Barcelona after being 'frozen out' by United boss Ruben Amorim. The Spanish giants have the option to make his move permanent for a fee as low as £26million (€30m).
Rashford's form had reportedly attracted interest from PSG, with journalist Ben Jacobs noting the French champions are expected to pursue a versatile attacker next year. However, Jacobs has since clarified – citing sources – that a move for Rashford is 'unlikely at this stage.'
The England forward is thriving in Catalonia, with six goals and nine assists in 18 outings – a return that makes him the leading provider across Europe's top five leagues.
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Marcus Rashford in action for Barcelona against Alaves
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Meanwhile, Barca boss Hansi Flick has already shared his thoughts on the England international. He said: "I followed him his whole career, I was impressed with his quality, what he's doing in the box in front of the opponent's goal.
"He has shown it in Barcelona. I’m happy with him; I know he can play at this level and he's shown it. He's an important player.
"He's a player with great talent and an amazing ability to finish attacks, and that's what we see in training. We needed a player with these qualities."
Rashford is a strong contender to be included in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for next summer's World Cup.
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