In a development stirring transfer speculation, Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has openly expressed admiration for Barcelona’s teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal, stating his desire to play alongside the 17-year-old sensation. The comments come amid growing uncertainty over Rashford’s future at Old Trafford, where he remains under contract until 2028 but has reportedly fallen out of favor under manager Ruben Amorim.
🗣️ Rashford on Yamal: “Hopefully… We’ll See”
Speaking on the Spanish YouTube channel XBuyer with influencer Javi Ruiz, Rashford said:
“Yes, for sure. Everyone wants to play with the best. Hopefully… we’ll see.”
He praised Yamal’s extraordinary rise, adding, “It’s difficult to put into words what he’s doing because he’s not supposed to be doing that at 16 or 17. I don’t think we’ve seen that before”.
🔄 Barcelona’s Interest and Rashford’s Uncertain Future
Barcelona sporting director Deco recently confirmed the club’s interest in Rashford, alongside Liverpool’s Luis Díaz and Athletic Club’s Nico Williams. Rashford, who spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, has attracted attention from several European giants including Bayern Munich, Juventus, and Inter Milan.
Despite a modest return to form—scoring four goals in 17 appearances for Villa—his long-term role at United remains unclear. Amorim reportedly allowed Rashford to leave on loan due to tactical incompatibility.
⚽ Yamal’s Meteoric Rise
Lamine Yamal has become one of the most talked-about young talents in world football, dazzling fans with his flair, maturity, and match-winning performances for both Barcelona and Spain. Rashford even tipped him as a future Ballon d’Or winner, saying, “If you look at it just off football ability, he has to win”.
Stay tuned for updates on Rashford’s next move and Barcelona’s summer transfer strategy.
