Marcus Rashford has reiterated that he wants to join Barcelona full-time, with the on-loan Manchester United star admitting that a permanent move to the Nou Camp is still the “ultimate goal.”
The England attacker, 28, moved to Spain in the summer after falling out of favor at Old Trafford. And Rashford, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, has been a huge hit at the Nou Camp playing under Hansi Flick, contributing seven goals and 11 assists in all competitions for Barca.
Rashford has confirmed that he still only has eyes for a permanent switch. Speaking to Sport in an interview focused on his charity work after visiting schools in Barcelona, Rashford said: “I’m settling in really well at the club and in the city. From the moment I arrived, I felt very welcomed.
For me, the reason I’m here is to help the team win trophies; last season was fantastic, but life moves very fast, things change, and the goal is to repeat those successes. I’m totally focused on that. Everything has been fantastic with the staff and my teammates; I have no complaints.
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Barcelona had the option to sign the Manchester United academy graduate permanently for £26 million as part of the agreement that took him to Spain back in July. After being closely watched in his last days at Old Trafford, the transfer was viewed as an opportunity for Rashford to start fresh.
“There is pressure here, but it’s not negative pressure; it’s the kind you crave as a player, the kind I want and have always wanted as a football player,” he stated in reference to that. I find it difficult to remain motivated and give my all at a club where the demands aren’t at their highest; therefore, I can’t be in an environment where there aren’t great expectations.
“I’m just trying to give my best every day and help the team win since I’m in the ideal setting to continue my path as a football player. Next summer, we’ll see what transpires.
