Revitalized English Forward Earns Teammates’ Praise and Looks to Seal Future in Catalonia
Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona revival continued on Tuesday night as the on-loan Manchester United forward played a key role in the Catalans’ Copa del Rey quarter-final victory over Albacete. In a performance that underscored his renewed confidence, Rashford was instrumental in two goals, further strengthening the growing expectation that his stay in Spain will become permanent this summer.
The 28-year-old, who has contributed 22 goals and assists across all competitions this season, showed exactly why manager Hansi Flick values him so highly. After winning possession in Albacete’s half, he expertly drew two defenders before slipping a pass to Frenkie de Jong, who set up Lamine Yamal for the opening goal. Rashford later provided the corner for Ronald Araujo to head home the second.
His clever play for the opener didn’t go unnoticed. In a telling moment of camaraderie, teammates Dani Olmo, Robert Lewandowski, De Jong, and Gerard Martín all sprinted directly to Rashford to celebrate, while goalscorer Yamal wheeled away solo. The gesture highlighted the Englishman’s seamless integration into the squad.
“He looks like a player reborn,” one club insider noted, referencing Rashford’s public rediscovery of his love for football since leaving Old Trafford. Reports from Spain indicate Barcelona are now prepared to trigger the £26 million option to sign him permanently—a move the player is said to welcome, having been frozen out at United last season under Ruben Amorim.
Support has followed him from England, too. After Barcelona’s recent Supercopa de España triumph, Rashford’s former United teammates flooded his social media with congratulations. Captain Bruno Fernandes wrote, “Congratulations my brother,” while Harry Maguire and others added their applause.
With his form flourishing and his happiness evident, Rashford’s Catalan future appears to be falling into place—a fresh start that benefits both player and club.
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