News Focus
- Rashford agrees to spread transfer cost over five years instead of three to aid Barcelona’s finances
- England winger has already accepted a 40 per cent wage reduction to join the Catalan club
- Manchester United refuse to sanction another loan and demand permanent sale only
- Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will make the final decision on the transfer
- New payment terms help La Liga side meet strict financial fair play registration rules
Marcus Rashford has made fresh financial sacrifices to secure a permanent move to Barcelona. The Manchester United forward has agreed to stretch the payment of his transfer fee across five years rather than the original three-year plan.
The England international is currently on loan in Catalonia until the end of the season. He has already confirmed he will take a 40 per cent pay cut to remain at the club. Now, the 28-year-old has accepted longer payment terms to reduce Barcelona’s annual salary burden.
Barcelona bosses admire Rashford’s performances but remain cautious about signing him outright. The club had hoped to arrange a second loan spell, but Old Trafford officials have rejected this idea. They insist on a permanent sale when the summer transfer window opens in July.
The revised five-year structure makes it easier for Barcelona to register Rashford within La Liga’s strict wage limits. Sporting director Deco must now balance the books if coach Hansi Flick approves the deal. The German manager holds the final say and will announce his decision in the coming weeks.