Marcus Rashford texted Lamine Yamal 'for months' prior to Barcelona loan move as Man Utd outcast sought summer exit from Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford's loan move to Barcelona came after months of behind-the-scenes communication, including regular messages to Lamine Yamal. The Manchester United forward had made it clear he wanted to leave Old Trafford this summer, and the Catalan club were always his first choice. The 27-year-old even took a pay cut to secure the deal and did not ask for guarantees regarding his registration.

  • Rashford texted Yamal months before loan to Barca
  • Took pay cut, rejected other offers to force move
  • hold €30m option to buy next summer

Marcus Rashford texted Lamine Yamal 'for months' prior to Barcelona loan move as Man Utd outcast sought summer exit from Old TraffordMarcus Rashford texted Lamine Yamal 'for months' prior to Barcelona loan move as Man Utd outcast sought summer exit from Old TraffordMarcus Rashford texted Lamine Yamal 'for months' prior to Barcelona loan move as Man Utd outcast sought summer exit from Old Trafford

Barcelona have secured Rashford on a season-long loan after the forward pushed for a dream switch to Camp Nou. According to The Athletic, the 27-year-old had been messaging superstar Yamal for months, signalling his intent and desire to join the Catalan giants. Barca reportedly hold a €30 million purchase option as part of the deal, and Rashford will earn significantly less than he did at Manchester .

Rashford’s arrival gives Barcelona a new attacking option alongside Yamal, Lewandowski, and . Deco and Hansi Flick prioritised bringing in a dynamic forward this summer, and Rashford’s willingness to adapt made him an ideal fit after the Catalan side’s failed move for Nico Williams. The international’s relationship with Ruben Amorim and status at United made an Old Trafford stay untenable.

Speaking during his Barcelona presentation, Rashford praised Yamal and said: “He’s a very, very special talent. Last season, he was one of the leading players in the world, if not the best in the world. It’s exciting. Everybody in sport wants to play with the best.”

Rashford has already joined pre-season training and did so even before his move to Barcelona was officially announced. He must now prove he can adapt to Flick’s system and earn a place in a competitive front line. Barcelona will monitor his progress closely as they weigh up triggering the €30m buy option.