Marcus Rashford officially signed a contract with Barcelona yesterday afternoon local time in Spain, formally becoming a new player of the club. The contract is valid until June 2026.
The winger arrived at the training ground early in the morning this Tuesday, scheduled to start the first training session of the day at 9:30 am. However, he did not appear in the training photos and videos released by the club, and the Englishman was absent from various shots. Yesterday morning, Rashford met with his teammates, but there were no public images capturing the scene. Barcelona is waiting for all signing procedures to be completed before releasing photos of Rashford, and he remains "hidden" for now.
It is reported that Barcelona's official announcement regarding the English forward's arrival is imminent. The player will hold a private signing ceremony at the office of club president Joan Laporta at 6 pm local time in Spain today. As is customary, members of Rashford's entourage are expected to attend the ceremony. Afterward, he will head to the Barça Store at Camp Nou to meet with fans.
Last night, following the official signing of the contract with Barcelona, in line with the club's long-standing tradition, Rashford, his family, and several board members dined at a high-end restaurant in Barcelona to celebrate the transfer.
Rashford's role in the new season will be as a substitute for Brazilian forward Rafinha, stepping in at appropriate times to give Rafinha rest. Beyond that, Barcelona hopes Rashford can assist in the development of the team's young winger Yamal. The club's top management also values the outstanding performances he showcased during his time at Manchester United.
