Barcelona is ready to close the winter transfer window without adding any new player to his team after missing Marcus Rashford’s signature.
The Manchester United striker has made his decision, and it has been confirmed that he will join Aston Villa for the rest of the season. This was informed by the renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
It is said that Aston Villa, administered by Unai Emery, will assume approximately 70% of Rashford’s salary, which amounts to € 400,000 per week.
There is also a purchase option
During the five -month loan, the total cost for Villa will be approximately 6 million euros. This agreement establishes a short -term agreement, with the potential of an extension if Villa decides to make the Rashford movement permanent.
In the event that Villa wishes to sign Rashford beyond the current season, the club will have to pay a strong £ 40 million, which is almost 50 million euros.
This indicates that Villa is preparing to ensure the 27 -year -old for a long -term stay, and according to the reports, an agreement that lasted three and a half years. The striker is expected to be submitted to medical tests that will soon finish the agreement.
Why did Barcelona fail?
With this movement outside the road, the winter transfer window of Barcelona looks calm. Hansi Flick had already made clear in recent days that he was happy with his current squad and that he did not expect any newcomers.
He reiterated this position at a press conference, saying that he was happy with the team at his disposal.
Meanwhile, key players such as Ronald Araujo have renewed their contracts, and the club will continue depending on people such as Eric García, Andreas Christen and Ansu Fati for the rest of the season.
Without waiting for new signings, the Barcelona approach will now change to maintain its current form and compete for success with the players they have.