Marcus Rashford is thriving at Barcelona with six goals and nine assists across all competitions this season. But former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has warned the Spanish club against making the loan move permanent for the reported £28 million option.
The 28-year-old England forward fell out of favor at Manchester United under manager Ruben Amorim before joining Barcelona on a season-long loan. The Catalan club holds an option to make the transfer permanent in 2026, with reports suggesting they are working to finalize an agreement.
Saha's warning
Saha, who spent four years at Manchester United, questioned whether the deal represents good value. «It's not a bargain because of what he went through in a really tough moment. He didn't play well for two years. He had a lot of issues,» Saha told OLBG. He added: «I think Marcus Rashford does provide a bit of worry. You have to manage him. What happened to him at United?»
The former striker suggested Rashford needs clear objectives to maintain his current form. «I think something could happen again so I think that he has to have his own objective,» Saha explained via OLBG.
Rashford's desire to stay
Despite the cautionary words, Rashford has made his intentions clear. «For sure. I'm enjoying this football club and I think for anybody who loves football, Barcelona is one of the key clubs in the history of the game,» the forward told ESPN. He expressed a strong desire to remain at the club long-term, praising the team environment and his relationships with teammates including Roony Bardghji, Jules Kounde and Frenkie de Jong.
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has praised Rashford's versatility and improvement, calling him a good option who can play as both a striker and winger. The forward's strong performances have positioned him as one of the top assist providers in Europe's elite leagues this season.
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