Marcus Rashford’s loan move to Barcelona for the 2025/26 season is widely seen as a chance for him to revitalize his career and find “redemption” after a difficult period at Manchester United and a less-than-stellar loan spell at Aston Villa.
Following a challenging 2024-25 season where his efforts were publicly criticized by then-Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim, Rashford joind Barcelona in July 2025, with an option for the Spanish club to make the move permanent for £26m (€30m). He reportedly took a significant pay cut to facilitate the transfer.
Rashford’s strong debut performance for Barcelona against Newcastle in the Champions League, where he scored two crucial goals, has fueled the redemption narrative. These goals were his first in the Champions League in nearly four years and helped secure a 2-1 victory for his new club. This display, in front of England coach Thomas Tuchel, reminded many of the talent he possesses. Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick expressed confidence in Rashford, praising his talent and the team’s ability to help him thrive.
The move to Barcelona is seen as a pivotal moment for Rashford to regain his form and standing in the football world.
Here are Marcus Rashford’s stats in his most recent appearances for Barcelona and England:
