Alejandro Garnacho reacted to Marcus Rashford’s official announcement as a new Barcelona player by leaving an enthusiastic comment on Instagram following the club’s confirmation of the transfer on Wednesday evening.
Marcus Rashford, who came through the ranks at Manchester United and was once considered a cornerstone of the team’s future, has made a surprising move to Barcelona on loan.
His departure comes after falling out of favor under United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim.
The Portuguese boss reportedly had concerns over Rashford’s performance and attitude in training, which led to him being dropped from key matches — most notably the Manchester derby in December.
After that, Rashford didn’t feature for United again and was loaned out to Aston Villa for the remainder of the season.
While at Villa, Rashford’s improved performances earned him a recall to the England national team.
Despite this resurgence, his status at United did not improve.
The club removed his iconic No.10 shirt and relegated him to train away from the first team in a group labeled the “bomb squad” — which included players like Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony, and Tyrell Malacia.
United struggled to sell Rashford permanently but ultimately agreed to a loan deal with Barcelona.
The deal includes a £30.3 million option to buy, and Barcelona will cover his full wages.
Rashford, for his part, accepted a 25% salary cut. If Barcelona chooses not to make the move permanent, the club will owe United a €5 million penalty — similar to the clause in Sancho’s loan to Chelsea.
After completing his medical, Rashford was introduced to Barça head coach Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco.
Barcelona announced the move on Instagram, stating:
“FC Barcelona and Manchester United have reached an agreement for the loan of Marcus Rashford until 30 June 2026. The agreement also includes an option to buy the English forward.”
Alejandro Garnacho responded to the post with a cheerful message:
“Lets gooooo 🫡🫡” — showing his support for his teammate despite the circumstances at United.
While there are some concerns about La Liga registration rules possibly delaying Rashford’s debut, he is expected to join Barcelona’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will play matches in Japan and South Korea.
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