‘I’m at home’… Marcus Rashford’s first words at Barcelona as Man United confirm loan exit

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Marcus Rashford has been officially unveiled as a Barcelona player after completing a loan move from Manchester United.

On the same day that Manchester United began their pre-season tour of the United States, academy graduate Marcus Rashford completed his exit.

United agreed to loan Rashford to Barcelona, with a buy option attached for next season worth around £30 million.

Graeme Bailey has told United in Focus that Barcelona are expected to buy Rashford permanently next summer, meaning he has likely played his last game for the Red Devils.

Man United confirm Marcus Rashford loan exit

Rashford travelled to Spain over the weekend after getting permission from United to complete his loan move, and now his move has been made official.

United kept their farewell message short and sweet, writing: “The England international has now agreed a temporary move to Spanish giants Barcelona.

“Everyone at Manchester United wishes Marcus good luck for the season.”

Rashford is expected to wear the No.14 at Barcelona, with Lamine Yamal recently given his favoured No.10 shirt.

What Marcus Rashford said at his Barcelona unveiling

Rashford arrived at the Nou Camp on Wednesday afternoon to sign his contract and finalise his move, and it was also the first chance for him to speak to the Spanish press.

In his first interview as a Barcelona player, Rashford mentioned that he feels “at home” at his new club.

“Barcelona is a club where people’s dreams come true,” Rashford said.

“What the club stands for means a lot to me as well and it feels like I’m at home, and this is a big factor in my choice”.

“I feel I’m joining a family”.

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When describing what he will bring to Barcelona, he added: “I always try to make decisive actions, dynamics plays… I like to watch good football, I have always been a fan of watching Barça football!”

Rashford has been welcomed by Barcelona fans, and finally he sent a message to his new supporters: “I just want to say a quick thank you for the warm welcome, it’s a different environment for me but I’m enjoying every minute of it. As I said before, it feels like I’m at home.