
Marcus Rashford's Brief Barcelona Debut After Man United Loan
Marcus Rashford made his debut for Barcelona on Sunday following his loan move from Manchester United. The 27-year-old forward wore the No. 14 jersey in a 3-1 friendly victory against Vissel Kobe. Rashford played for 33 minutes before being substituted in the 78th minute.
He had been training separately at Man United as part of their preseason 'bomb squad.' Rashford is expected to feature in Barcelona's upcoming pre-season matches in South Korea and against Como in Spain. Barcelona will start their domestic campaign on August 16 against Mallorca.
Rashford expressed his joy at joining Barcelona on a season-long loan, with the option for a permanent move next summer. He described the club as a place where dreams come true and expressed his excitement to play for them. Rashford received his Barcelona shirt from club president Joan Laporta.
In an unveiling video, Rashford was shown inside a red telephone box, confirming his move to Barcelona. He expressed his eagerness to contribute to the team's success and spoke highly of Barcelona's ambition to improve upon their previous achievements. Rashford emphasized his enthusiasm and determination to help the team succeed.