Laporta claims Rashford saw himself as staying at United for his entire career, but circumstances dictated that could not be the case

La Liga giants Barcelona have signed Marcus Rashford on a year-long loan from Manchester United with an option of signing the England international in a permanent deal. Rashford has also been included in Barcelona's squad for 2025 Asian Tour.

Marcus Rashford has joined Barcelona on loan for the 2025/26 season and the move could be made permanent next year.

At the start of pre-season, five wantaway players were exiled from the United squad – Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia

Barcelona have unveiled Marcus Rashford as their new number 14 after the forward completed his season-long loan move with an option to buy for £30.3m. The 27-year-old made 426 appearances at Manchester United and has wished them "all the best" as he starts his 'next chapter'.

Por TALES AZZONI y JAMES ROBSONMarcus Rashford tendrá la oportunidad de revivir su carrera en el Barcelona tras un acuerdo de cesión por una temporada con el Manchester United que se

Yamal has only just turned 18 and so is almost a full decade younger than Rashford, who will be 28 at his next birthday on October 31. But Rashford still knows what it is like to make an impact, albeit not as big, at a young age given his breakthrough as an 18-year-old at Manchester United.