Marcus Rashford Arrives in Spain for Medical as Barcelona Loan Deal Nears Completion

Marcus Rashford has officially arrived in Barcelona to undergo a medical examination ahead of his anticipated season-long loan move from Manchester United.

The deal, confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, includes a €30 million option to buy, with Barcelona covering Rashford's full €14 million gross annual salary, following a 15% pay cut from the player .

The transfer materialized after Barcelona's initial pursuits of Nico Williams and Luis Díaz fell through. Manager Hansi Flick, seeking a left-wing option to complement Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, personally reached out to Rashford, who has expressed a long-standing desire to play for the Catalan club .

Despite a recent hamstring injury, Rashford is expected to recover in time for Barcelona's upcoming pre-season tour of Asia. The club is working to resolve financial registration issues, potentially by facilitating the departure of goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen .

Rashford's move marks the end of his nearly 20-year association with Manchester United, where he made 426 appearances and scored 138 goals since his debut in 2016 .