Marcus Rashford is living one of the brightest moments of his career in Barcelona. The English forward, on loan from Manchester United, has become a vital figure for the blaugrana, scoring five goals and
providing five assists in just twelve matches across all competitions. His recent brace in the 6-1 victory over Olympiacos confirmed his rise as one of Hansi Flick’s most reliable attacking weapons.
It’s still early but the rumors say that FC Barcelona is already looking at how his signing will fit into next seasons’ budget.
Rashford’s adaptation to Barcelona’s system has been swift. Originally viewed as a short-term solution, he has taken full advantage of the injuries to Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, and Ferran Torres, proving equally effective as a central striker or from the left wing. His blend of pace, power, and technical quality has made him a constant threat, earning praise from his manager.
“For me, Rashford is performing very well and is an important player for the team,” Flick said after the Olympiacos match. “He’s fast, combines very well, and as he gains confidence, he will become even more important.”
Against Olympiacos, Rashford scored twice, won a penalty converted by Lamine Yamal, and consistently disrupted the defense. Though Fermín López stole headlines with a hat-trick, Rashford’s all-around display reinforced his growing influence. His performance in the UEFA Champions League has been particularly strong, with decisive goals both in Barcelona and away in Newcastle.
The 27-year-old’s form has reignited discussion about his future. Barcelona hold an option to buy him for around €30 million, and given his impact, exercising that clause now looks like an attractive move. Rashford himself has made no secret of his happiness in Catalonia, sharing on social media after the Olympiacos win: “Amazing night at home. What a team! Visca Barça.”
Rashford has already surpassed his return in his loan spell with Aston Villa, where he got four goals and five assists in 12 appearances. He’s on pace to post his best numbers since his best Manchester United campaign in 2022-23.
Whether he remains beyond this season will depend on both his consistency and the club’s finances. But for now, Barcelona is starting to think about how they can activate that clause when the time.
As Barcelona prepare to face Real Madrid in El Clásico, Rashford’s rise could prove decisive.
