"Rashford's arrival at Barcelona came under unusual circumstances, as he was not the club's first choice. Barça had explored moves for Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, but both operations failed to materialise. Despite that context, Rashford adapted quickly. He settled into life in Spain, adjusted to the demands of a new league, and found his place in the system of Hansi Flick."
"His performances began to fluctuate, sometimes within the same match. That pattern has defined his season so far. Strong and troubling numbers Even so, his statistics remain strong, as nine goals and 12 assists represent a solid return for a player experiencing his first season outside England. However, the issue lies elsewhere, as Rashford often feels unpredictable, for better and for worse. At times, he produces moments no one expects."
Barcelona are weighing whether to retain Marcus Rashford beyond his loan following a season of adaptation, mixed consistency and solid statistical output. Rashford was not the club's first transfer choice, with Barça having explored moves for Nico Williams and Luis Diaz that failed to materialise. He settled into life in Spain, adjusted to the league and integrated into Hansi Flick's system, becoming a regular when Raphinha was injured. As players returned from injury, competition for minutes increased and his performances fluctuated, sometimes within matches. He has nine goals and 12 assists but can be unpredictable, and a difficult start to 2026 included early substitutions before signs of recovery with an assist against Slavia Praha.
Read at Barca Universal
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