This is an archive article published on June 22, 2025

Rashford eyes Barcelona move? Praises Lamine Yamal, expresses desire to play alongside Barca teen sensation

When asked if he wanted to play with Yamal one day, he told Spanish influencer Javi Ruiz on YouTube channel XBuyer in Marbella, "Yes, for sure, Everyone wants to play with the best. Hopefully... we'll see."

L-R: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford. (REUTERS)L-R: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford. (REUTERS)
2 min readJun 22, 2025 03:32 PM IST First published on: Jun 22, 2025 at 03:32 PM IST

English footballer Marcus Rashford, who is training in Spain ahead of pre-season, has praised Spanish and Barcelona teenage star Lamine Yamal and said he wished to play alongside the Catalan star.

When asked if he wanted to play with Yamal one day, he told Spanish influencer Javi Ruiz on YouTube channel XBuyer in Marbella, “Yes, for sure, Everyone wants to play with the best. Hopefully… we’ll see.”

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“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,” added Rashford.

Last month, Barcelona sporting director Deco stated that the Catalans “like” Rashford, as well as Liverpool winger Luis Diaz. They’re also thought to be interested in Athletic Club winger Nico Williams.

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