Barcelona have agreed to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent basis from Manchester United, with the Catalan club set to pay £26million for the English forward.
The 28-year-old, who arrived at Camp Nou on loan last summer, will see the fee split into three yearly payments of roughly £8.7million each.
It’s a deal that suits everyone involved, with Rashford happy to take a significant pay cut to make the move happen.
The forward has agreed to slash his wages considerably to fit within Barcelona’s strict salary structure, showing just how keen he is to stay in Spain.
Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan last summer from United
| GETTYDiscussions between Barca officials and Rashford’s representatives have now concluded, with terms fully settled between all parties.
Rashford’s performances on the pitch made this decision a straightforward one for Barcelona’s hierarchy.
The Manchester United academy product has been nothing short of brilliant since swapping Old Trafford for Catalonia, bagging 10 goals and providing 13 assists across 34 matches in all competitions.
It’s fair to say he’s exceeded expectations during his time in Spain, becoming one of Hansi Flick’s most influential attacking options.
The forward had fallen out of favour at United before making the temporary switch, but he’s clearly found his feet again at the Spotify Camp Nou.
Marcus Rashford endured a difficult final two years at Manchester United | PABarcelona initially explored whether they could negotiate a lower fee, but United stood firm, believing £26million represents fair value for the England international.
The transfer still hinges on one crucial factor – La Liga’s financial fair play regulations.
Barcelona must demonstrate that Rashford’s contract fits within their wage margin before the deal can be officially completed.
Marcus Rashford has been enjoying life in Barcelona
| REUTERSThe forward’s salary will drop from £315,000-per-week to approximately £190,000-per-week, a substantial reduction that shows his commitment to making this work.
He’s set to pen a three-year deal at Camp Nou, with the possibility of extending to four years depending on how the financial calculations play out.
Rashford has made it clear he’s content in Catalonia and believes there’s still room for him to develop further.
Barcelona currently sit top of La Liga, one point ahead of Real Madrid, meaning Rashford could finally secure that elusive league title.