New Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford as soon as referred to as a Actual Madrid icon one of the best he is ever performed in opposition to forward of Nou Camp legend Lionel Messi.
Marcus Rashford indicators for Barcelona from Man Utd
The ahead has formally competed a season-long mortgage transfer to the Nou Camp from Manchester United, with Barca additionally having the choice to purchase Rashford in 2026 for an preliminary £26m subsequent summer time.
Rashford turns into the primary Englishman to signal for Barcelona since Gary Lineker, who did so again in 1986. Taking the quantity 14 shirt quantity with the Catalan giants, Rashford has been fast to reward present Barcelona star Lamine Yamal, calling the Ballon d’or contender “one of many main gamers on this planet”.
“He’s a really particular expertise, and for me, I really feel positively final season, he is likely one of the main gamers on this planet, if not one of the best. Everybody needs to play with one of the best, and there’s a lot of expertise on this squad. I’m joyful and desirous to play with them on the pitch. Possibly I may also help them, and for positive, they may also help me. It’s going to be thrilling.”
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Rashford can even come up in opposition to England teammates Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jude Bellingham within the El Clasico in 2025/26, with Barca seeking to retain their La Liga title underneath Hansi Flick.
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Marcus Rashford’s Man Utd stats |
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Video games |
426 |
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Objectives |
138 |
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Assists |
77 |
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Crimson playing cards |
2 |
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Trophies |
6 |
Rashford calls Cristiano Ronaldo finest he’s performed in opposition to
Again in 2017 when speaking to ESPN, relayed by Soccer 365, Rashford was requested for one of the best participant he has performed with or in opposition to.
Nonetheless simply two years into his skilled profession, the attacker stated Cristiano Ronaldo was one of the best he had got here up in opposition to throughout his time on the Bernabeu. Nevertheless, he additionally name-checked former Crimson Devils teammate Wayne Rooney, Barcelona legend Lionel Messi and Brazilian star Neymar.
“Ronaldo within the Tremendous Cup (2017) – he was solely on for 20 minutes or so however in the event you take a look at his motion and the way he’s modified to what he’s now, it’s superb how he nonetheless continues like he does.
“Ronaldo, Messi, Rooney, Neymar – everybody is aware of good soccer after they see it and that’s what I like to observe as properly. You attempt to take issues from them, particularly while you’re younger, till you discover your individual id. You attempt to emulate these gamers lots they usually’re the issues that make you into the participant you’re. It’s onerous to call a selected side however you possibly can take issues like mentality.”
Former Actual Madrid, Barcelona and Brazil striker Ronaldo additionally obtained a point out from Rashford, highlighting his World Cup shows.
“Brazilian Ronaldo has had the largest World Cup performances, I’d say. And his have been among the many most satisfying to observe. There have been lots of high gamers who carried out within the World Cup and went to a different degree.”
