Marcus Rashford has touched down in Barcelona to complete a medical ahead of his season-long loan move to the La Liga champions, but the journey wasn’t straightforward
Oasis nearly scuppered Marcus Rashford’s masterplan as he attempted to travel to Barcelona and complete his hotly-anticipated transfer move. Rashford, 27, is leaving Manchester United on a season-long loan after he was made part of the Red Devils’ five-man bomb squad.
The England international will join Barca on a temporary basis before a £26million option to buy becomes active next summer. Just before 9pm on Sunday, Rashford’s private jet landed in Barcelona.
But the United wantaway and his representatives had hassle getting up in the sky. Rashford had planned to take a private jet from Manchester but ended up having to travel to East Midlands Airport.
That’s because all of the slots at Manchester Airport’s private terminal were full thanks to Oasis and their rabid fans, according to the Sun. The reunited rockers played their final homecoming gig at Heaton Park on Sunday.
While match-going Manchester City fan and legendary guitarist Noel Gallagher travelled by train, his City-supporting brother and lead singer Liam flew via private jet from his home in the south of France. Celebrities have also flown in from around the world to watch Oasis perform 16 years after the brothers’ explosive split which contributed to a packed Manchester terminal.
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A source said: “Marcus’ travel plans were disrupted so it was all a bit stressful but he would have walked to Barcelona to sign for them. Noel and Liam can have a laugh that they accidentally put a spanner in the works.”
Upon finally landing in Barcelona, Rashford was filmed getting into a car taking him to a hotel, where he’ll sleep before having a medical on Monday. The 27-year-old didn’t offer any words, but he gave a smile and a thumbs-up to journalists and supporters who were welcoming him.
Rashford identified Barca as his dream move after being told that he had no future under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford. Last month, the forward was asked by Spanish YouTube channel XBuyer whether he wants to play with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal in the future, and his response was telling.
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“Yeah, sure. Everybody in the world wants to play with the best,” Rashford replied. “So hopefully, we’ll see.”
Rashford added: “Spain is nice, it’s not too far from home. If I’m training over a long period, my family can come for a few days, it’s a nice location and good weather.”
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