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WHY MARCUS RASHFORD BELIEVES BARCELONA PRESSURE IS BETTER THAN THE OLD TRAFFORD ENVIRONMENT
Marcus Rashford confirms he wants to stay at Barcelona permanently following a successful loan spell from Man United.
Marcus Rashford says he's more driven to do well at Barcelona after moving from Manchester United, saying there's a positive kind of pressure at his new club.
Rashford, who joined the Spanish team on loan from his childhood club at the start of the season after being sidelined by Ruben Amorim, is enjoying life in Spain. He's scored seven goals and assisted 11 in 24 games this season.
The 28-year-old forward had said he wants to stay in Spain after his loan ends, with the club having the option to buy him for £30.3 million.
When asked if that was still his main goal, he told Sport, "Of course, that's what I want, but it's not the only reason I'm pushing myself."
I want to win. Barcelona is a great club known for winning, and there's a certain pressure that comes with that—but it's not a bad thing.
It's pressure you look forward to having while playing football. If I were at a club that didn't expect these things, it would be hard for me to stay motivated. This is a great place for me to continue my football career.
‘I think Man U gets extra flak because most fans in the country just don't like them, plain and simple,’ Harry Maguire told TNT Sports earlier this year.
When asked how he's settled into life in Barcelona, Rashford said, "I felt welcome from day one." I'm here to help the team and win trophies.
They had a great season last year, but things move fast in life and football, so we have to do it again.
I'm focused on that, and the staff and players know it, so it's all good.
Rashford came up through United's academy into the first team under Louis van Gaal in 2016 and was one of the club's most promising young players. But a rocky period at United, with six different managers, led to inconsistent performances in his later seasons.
After scoring 30 goals in Erik ten Hag's first season, he struggled to keep up his form, and Ruben Amorim's arrival marked the beginning of the end for the Englishman's time at Old Trafford.
Rashford joined Aston Villa less than three months after the Portuguese boss arrived. Amorim said he couldn't get Rashford on board with his ideas. "I couldn't get Marcus to see football or training the way I do," Amorim said then.
Sometimes a player works really well with one coach but not with another. I wish Rashford all the best.
Rashford's latest comments suggest he felt there was a problem with the level and type of pressure at the club.
Scott McTominay has also done well since leaving United, helping Napoli win the Serie A last season and getting a Ballon d'Or nomination.
He's not the only one to mention the intense criticism faced by United players. Harry Maguire said the pressure was on a totally different level compared to other clubs.
I think Man U gets extra flak because most fans in the country just don't like them, plain and simple, Maguire told TNT Sports earlier this year.
Everyone in the Premier League dislikes Man Utd, and they don’t want to see them do well.”
Rashford, who has been called an absolute professional by his new manager Hansi Flick, isn't the only recent departure thriving abroad. Former winger Antony has contributed 13 goals in 19 games for Real Betis in his first season since his permanent move in the summer.
Scott McTominay was nominated for the Ballon d’Or after helping Napoli clinch the Serie A title last season, winning the Player of the Season award for his performances.
Former Red Angel Gomes, who has received an England call-up since leaving United in 2020 for a flourishing career at Lille and now Marseille, described how some players benefit from being free of the weight of the United shirt.
‘Players may have been intimidated or not really know about the weight, what it carries, and what it takes,’ he told the BBC in June.
‘But ultimately, sometimes, it’s down to environment, timing, and having the right things in place to help you.
‘Some players who have left and gone on to do better than when they were at United, there might be things in place at that certain club, at that moment in time, that helped them succeed.’
AXEL DISASI, OTAMENDI OR NATHAN AKE ? THE SECRET LIST OF DEFENDERS OFFERED TO HANSI FLICK
Barcelona pivots to January signings after Andreas Christensen’s ACL injury. Nathan Ake and Axel Disasi lead the shortlist.
Barcelona wasn't planning on doing much this January, but that might change since Andreas Christensen is out for months with an ACL injury.
Hansi Flick said he'd talk to Deco about it, and now everyone's throwing out names of possible short-term replacements for Barcelona in January.
If La Liga agrees Christensen is out long-term, Barca can replace his spot on the payroll with a new player. The catch? The new guy's salary can't be more than 80% of what Christensen makes.
So, who could Barca go after in January?
Disasi or Ake?
Diario Sport says Barcelona has already been offered a couple of players. Chelsea's Axel Disasi, who wants more playing time, is one option. He's stuck in Chelsea's bomb squad right now but was on loan at Aston Villa last season.
But here's the thing: Disasi can't go out on loan this January. Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea already used up their loan spots.
Sport also mentions Manchester City's Nathan Ake. He's not playing as much there and might move to get his World Cup hopes up. He's a versatile left-footer and supposedly has offers from other Premier League teams too.
Senesi, Otamendi, or De Vrij?
Mundo Deportivo has a bunch of other names. Marcos Senesi from Bournemouth keeps getting mentioned because he's likely leaving. Both Barcelona and Atletico are interested, and Bournemouth might sell him in January to avoid losing him for nothing in the summer.
MD also points out Nicolas Otamendi (37) and Stefan de Vrij (33) as possibilities for Barcelona. Otamendi is still doing well at Benfica and is their captain, while De Vrij might leave Inter since he's not playing much and his contract is almost up.
And the rest...
There are other rumors floating around too. Luiz Felipe from Rayo Vallecano, Diego Llorente at Real Betis, and Juan Foyth from Villarreal (remember that one?) are supposedly targets for Barcelona. Expect a lot more names to come up as we get closer to January.
BARCELONA OFFICIAL INJURY REPORT—GAVI, PEDRI, AND ARAUJO RETURN DATES REVEALED
Pedri and Dani Olmo set for derby return! See the full injury timeline for Gavi and Ronald Araujo at FC Barcelona.
FC Barcelona finished the first half of the season strong, beating Villarreal 2-0 and staying on top of La Liga.
After losing to Chelsea in November, the team has won seven straight games in all competitions. They've got some serious fire going into the next part of the season.
The first game of 2026 is a derby against Espanyol on January 3rd. Then, they're playing in the Spanish Super Cup, starting with a semi-final against Athletic Club on January 7th.
The final is on January 11th against either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid.
With all these big games coming up, coach Hansi Flick wants his injured players back ASAP.
Here's the latest on who's out and when they might return:
Gavi
This midfielder had surgery in September to fix his knee.
Gavi and the club are being super careful with his recovery to avoid anything bad happening. He's doing well, but he probably won't be back on the field until February.
Ronald Araujo
The team captain has been resting for a few weeks to get his head right after that red card against Chelsea. He's been working out to stay in shape.
Right now, it looks like Araujo will be ready to train again next week and be back with the team in early 2026.
Dani Olmo
This midfielder hurt his left shoulder during the game against Atletico Madrid on December 3rd. It was a shame, as he was playing great.
He's aiming to be ready for the Spanish Super Cup and has been working hard to make that happen. He's hoping to play a bit in the derby against Espanyol.
Pedri
This midfielder only played 15 minutes in the Copa del Rey to be careful, and then missed the Villarreal game because of a sore leg muscle.
The club doctors say he should be good to go for the derby against Espanyol on January 3rd.
Andreas Christensen
This defender played well against Guadalajara in the Copa del Rey but then tore his ACL a few days later.
He hurt himself in training before the Villarreal trip. He's chosen not to have surgery and will be out for about four months, so he won't be back until April at the earliest.
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