"It was a loan because they couldn't pay for him, but £30m, they thought that if he did what was expected, they would pay for it. Hopefully, they thought the finances would be in a situation where they didn't need to negotiate that."
"Barcelona originally viewed the loan-to-buy agreement as a low-risk opportunity with high potential for profit. While Rashford has silenced his critics with a clinical run of form in Spain, the possibility remains that Barca could purchase the 28-year-old for his agreed €30 million fee, only to immediately put him back on the market."
Marcus Rashford has revitalized his career during a loan spell at Barcelona, but the club's financial constraints may force a strategic transfer maneuver. Barcelona originally structured the deal as a low-risk loan-to-buy agreement with profit potential. Despite Rashford's strong performance, Barcelona could exercise their option to purchase him for €30 million, then immediately resell him back to the Premier League at a higher price. This "flip" strategy would allow Barcelona to exploit the premium market value of English players while generating necessary funds. Manchester United officials have been surprised by Barcelona's approach, particularly their attempts to negotiate the purchase price downward, revealing that financial necessity drives the club's transfer decisions.
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