Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, has confirmed that the club had discussions regarding the potential signing of Marcus Rashford. However, the move did not materialise. Deco stated that while Rashford was considered, he was not a priority for the Catalan club.
Rashford, a 27-year-old forward, is currently on loan at Aston Villa. His career began at Manchester United, where he developed a reputation for his pace, skill, and goal-scoring ability. Despite Barcelona’s interest, Rashford’s move to the Spanish giants was deemed unlikely, as reported earlier this year.
Background on Rashford’s Recent Moves
- On 2nd February 2025, Rashford joined Aston Villa on loan, a move that had been anticipated since late January.
- Barcelona had previously entered talks for a potential loan deal for Rashford in early January, but the transfer did not proceed.
Deco’s comments come after a period of speculation regarding Rashford’s future, with various clubs showing interest in the England international. Despite the discussions, Barcelona did not pursue the transfer aggressively, as Rashford was not deemed essential to their plans.