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Barcelona may have initially resisted signing Marcus Rashford on loan, but eventually finding the courage to pull off the swoop has proved a transfer masterstroke.

Rashford is slowly silencing those who dared claim he was finished.

He has steadily found his feet with the Catalan giants.

In 2024–25, Barcelona boasted one of Europe’s most electrifying attacks. Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, and Raphinha were operating on another level, dismantling even the tightest defences.

Few expected Rashford to break into that front line. But the Manchester United star has done just that.

Spanish resurgence

Determined to rewrite his story and prove he has still got it, the Mancunian has stepped up his game.

He has put in the hard graft on the training ground and has clearly won over Hansi Flick and his coaching staff.

Of Barcelona’s last nine games in all competitions, Rashford has started eight, not starting one because of breaking team rules, arriving two minutes late to a meeting.

On the pitch, he has justified his selection. His technical brilliance has shone through.

With five goals and five assists in 12 appearances, he has emerged as Barca’s most productive player.

Reports suggest the club are...