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BARCELONA, SPAIN – JULY 23: English forward Marcus Rashford who joined Barcelona on loan from … More Manchester United holds up his new jersey during his official presentation at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, Spain on July 23, 2025. (Photo by Stringer/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona falls into that all too rare category of football transfers as it represents a win-win scenario for all parties involved. The LaLiga giants completed the signing of the England international on loan last week, in a deal that includes an option to buy for £26m ($35m). Barcelona had been looking to add an experienced player to their squad as cover for both the left wing and centre-forward position and Rashford, who made his debut on Sunday in a friendly against Japanese side Vissel Kobe, fits the profile. The Catalans had made Athletic Club winger Inaki Williams their main target and were ready to trigger his £50.3m ($67.9m) release clause. Despite agreeing personal terms with the club and the player, Barcelona pulled out of the deal after Williams demanded an exit clause to be included in the contract, should the Catalans fail to register him with LaLiga. With Liverpool’s £87m ($117m) valuation of Luis Diaz considered too steep, Barcelona diverted their attention to Rashford. Significantly cheaper than Williams and Diaz, the 27-year-old is a calculated gamble for the Catalans. Should Rashford rediscover the form that had made him one of the most in-demand forwards in European football five years ago, Barcelona will have a real asset on their hands. Conversely, should he continue to struggle as he did at Manchester United under Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, Barcelona can ship him back to Old Trafford at the end of the season. The deal is also…

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