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Barcelona players were reportedly unhappy with the club’s attempt to sign Marcus Rashford in January.
According to SPORT, the Catalan side were pushing to sign Rashford on loan until the final hours of the transfer window.
The player was open to the move and willing to make an economic effort to facilitate the deal.
However, Barcelona’s financial situation made the transfer impossible.
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Manchester United’s demands also complicated negotiations.
The Red Devils were aiming to push Barca to cover at least 70% of Rashford’s salary.
That figure was unaffordable for a club still restricted by financial fair play.
Barcelona attempted to offload Ansu Fati or Andreas Christensen to reduce the wage bill.
However, both players refused to leave, blocking any chance of securing Rashford’s loan.
Beyond the financial aspect, there was discontent within the Barcelona dressing room.
According to Catalunya Radio’s podcast Barca Reservat, the pursuit of Rashford angered key figures within the squad.
The entourage of players like Pedri, Gavi, and Ronald Araujo were concerned by the club’s priorities.
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They believed funds should be used to stabilise the contracts of current stars rather than chasing new signings.
This frustration was reportedly communicated to the Barcelona board.
With the club returning to the 1-1 financial rule after selling VIP seats at the Spotify Camp Nou, players wanted contract situations resolved first.
Following this internal backlash, Barcelona’s sporting director Deco changed focus.
He chose to renew the team’s key players rather than pushing for Rashford.
Ultimately, Marcus Rashford remained at Manchester United, while Barcelona shifted their strategy.
This situation goes to show the ongoing tensions within the club regarding financial decisions and squad priorities.
Rashford now plays for Aston Villa and will make his return to United after the season finishes.
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Source: Centred Devils
