Barcelona sporting director Deco, meanwhile, has recently praised Rashford, highlighting both his impact and commitment to the club. “We are very happy with him. Also, I think it is not easy to come here,” Deco said.
“He is a footballer who has played at a very high level, with enormous demand in a club like Manchester United. After that, he was for six months at Aston Villa, where he did a very good job. In fact, Aston Villa, if they could have, would have kept him; I know this because I have spoken to people there.
“But he only wanted to come to Barca, and that is something very positive. We have been able to get a loan. The fact of coming here lowering his salary to be able to do so is a clear demonstration that he really wanted to come, and we are very happy with that. He is a player who brings us a lot.”
Rashford has also spoken of his desire to remain at Spotify Camp Nou, telling Spanish publication SPORT back in December: “What I want is to stay at Barca. It’s the ultimate goal, but it’s not the reason I’m training hard and giving my all. The purpose is to win. Barca is a huge, fantastic club, built to win titles.”
