
Marcus Rashford has accepted a pay cut to join Barcelona
Marcus Rashford is reportedly set to join Barcelona soon, and the Manchester United outcast has taken a pay cut to secure the move.
According to an update by the reliable Ben Jacobs, Marcus Rashford has taken a drastic decision so that he can leave Manchester United and join his dream club. Barcelona needed a versatile attacker like him, and the 27-year-old should prove to be a quality acquisition.
Rashford has been a reliable performer in the Premier League over the years, and even though he was underwhelming at times for Manchester United, he remains a quality player. He should prove to be an excellent option for Barcelona. The Englishman is capable of slotting into multiple attacking roles, and he will help them improve going forward.
Rashford could be a key player
The reigning La Liga champions need more quality in the final third to retain their domestic crown and do well in the UEFA Champions League. It will be interesting to see if Rashford can establish himself as an important player for the Catalan outfit next season after the news of an agreement between the two clubs.
The English international has the physical and technical attributes to establish himself as a key player for Barcelona. The opportunity to move to La Liga at this stage of his career is quite tempting, and it is no surprise that the player has decided to give up money in order to complete the move.
Rashford will be joining Barcelona on loan, and they will have an option to sign him permanently for a fee of around €35 million. Meanwhile, the Englishman will pocket €10 million-a-year wages, which has allowed the Blaugrana to bear his entire salary.
Rashford will certainly hope that he can impress with his performances so that he can secure a permanent exit from Manchester United. The academy graduate has no future at his boyhood club, and leaving them permanently would be ideal for all parties. Manchester United will also hope that Barcelona trigger the option to make the move permanent next summer.
It will be interesting to see if Manchester United can replace him adequately. Even though the 27-year-old was not a key player for them last season, he is a tremendous player with a lot of experience. Replacing him could prove to be difficult for the Premier League side.