Latest Barcelona signing Marcus Rashford has labelled his new team-mate Lamine Yamal as potentially ‘the best in the world’ as Man Utd misfit explains what he will add to La Liga champions.
Rashford on Wednesday completed his long-awaited loan move to Barcelona. The England international joined the Catalonia club on a season-long loan deal that includes a purchase option for the summer of 2026.
The 27-year-old forward is determined to prove his doubters wrong and he’ll have to do that while playing with Lamine Yamal.
Rashford saying of the exciting 18-year-old – who is already being tipped to win multiple Ballons d’Or: “He is a very special talent, and for me, I feel definitely last season, he is one of the leading players in the world, if not the best.
“Everyone wants to play with the best, and there is a lot of talent in this squad. I am happy and eager to play with them on the pitch. Maybe I can help them, and for sure, they can help me. It is going to be exciting.”
Marcus Rashford holds up his shirt during his Unveiling as Barcelona New Signing. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
Rashford added on the qualities that he will bring to Hansi Flick’s La Liga title-winning squad in Catalunya: “I know myself, one of my best skills is to adapt and change to circumstances on the pitch, especially in games, I don’t have any fears about this. In time, it will be a good match.
“I am eager to make it happen as soon as possible, to feel comfortable and show my skills in this team. I hope it happens straight away, but sometimes it is not as simple as that. I also want to get a better understanding of the club, the fans and the culture, I want to experience everything, not just on the pitch.”
It’s a new adventure for Rashford who made his debut for Manchester United as an 18-year-old in 2016. As of this moment, he has 426 appearances for the Red Devils, scoring 138 goals and producing man of the match performances when in top shape.
