Marcus Rashford: De Jong’s bold admission about United loanee
Marcus Rashford: De Jong’s bold admission about United loanee Marcus Rashford left Manchester United last summer to join Barcelona on a season-long loan and has been a hit in Spain so far. The Englishman has won LaLiga and the Supercopa de Espana with the Catalans, and has been one of Hansi Flick’s most important players. Rashford has scored 14 goals in 48 appearances across competitions for the Spanish champions, ranking fifth in the squad behind Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski.
The 28 year old has also registered 14 assists so far, with only Yamal and Fermin Lopez managing more. Marcus Rashford Stats: 2025/26 Season Source: Transfermarkt . Despite Rashford’s impressive form this season, his future remains uncertain.
Barcelona have the option to sign the player permanently for €30 million this summer, but previous reports have suggested that they are trying to secure a deal for a reduced fee. The situation has fuelled speculation regarding the Englishman’s future, especially since his Old Trafford fate appears sealed. No longer wanted at United Rashford’s progress through the ranks at Old Trafford was impressive, and he enjoyed an eye-catching entry into the senior side under former United manager Louis van Gaal.
He was impressive under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer too, but enjoyed the best campaign of his career under Erik ten Hag. After registering 30 goals and 12 assists in 56 appearances in all competitions in the 2022/23 season, the Englishman secured a lucrative new deal at Old Trafford. However, he endured a dip in form the following season.
Things went from bad to worse following the Dutch manager’s departure and the arrival of Ruben Amorim in November 2024. Rashford scored the first goal of the Amorim era, but fell out with the Portuguese manager. Two months later, he was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa, before joining the Catalans last summer.