The transfer of Marcus Rashford from Manchester United to Barcelona has generated a lot of interest from the UK’s media and supporters, who are eager to see if the striker can revive a career that has stalled yet once seemed so promise.
Barca supporters are eager to see what kind of player will be arriving in the Catalan capital, and there is a comparable degree of excitement around the Mediterranean coast.
To gauge the mood, Bettivoice sport news has spoken to three Barcelona-based journalists and asked for their views on the England international’s arrival.
All are giving positive thought about his arrival, stating that the introduction of Rashford to the already made square with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha this season for Barcelona will be a double win, meeting any team that comes their way.
Well, it depends on which Marcus Rashford we see. A few years ago, he was quite something – one of the best players in the Premier League. But if he gives the same level of performance that we saw last season for Aston Villa, that won’t be good enough for Barcelona.
Some fans who spoke about Rashford had a mixed reaction because he was the best player in the Premier League some years back but slowed down his performance at Aston Villa last season, so for some Barcelona fans, Rashford needs to improve as compared to when he was at Aston Villa. Many believe that with the right support given to him and training, he can regain his previous form and become a key player for Barcelona. Others, however, remain skeptical and feel that he may struggle to adapt to the new environment.
There will be a competition at the square, because Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, and Lewandowski are already there. Torres and Olmo would have to work harder now that Rashford is in town because of more competition, but Flick has asked to have a deep squad, so Rashford will have opportunities. It’s on him: he needs to prove that he deserves to play in the big games. As the atmosphere buzzes with excitement, fans eagerly anticipate seeing how each player will adapt to the heightened stakes. With every match, they have the chance to showcase their skills and solidify their place in the lineup.
Rashford becomes the first Englishman to represent Barcelona since Gary Lineker left in 1989, and he will look to emulate the success of his predecessor who scored 52 goals in 138 appearances. But does his nationality matter to Barca followers? watch out !!
