Manchester United has agreed to loan Rashford to Barcelona for free, with details of a pay cut transfer revealed! A buyout option of €35 million next summer.

During Manchester United's 0-0 draw against Leeds United in their first summer friendly, fans received great news that Rashford's departure is confirmed. According to David Ornstein, a transfer expert from "The Athletic," negotiations for the 27-year-old Red Devils star's free loan to Barcelona have reached the final stages.

It is reported that Barcelona has made a loan offer through intermediaries, including an option to buy for €35 million (£30 million) next summer, with no loan fee but covering all wages during the loan period. Manchester United has accepted this proposal, and Rashford has long dreamed of playing at Camp Nou, so although the deal has not been finalized, all parties are working towards the same goal.

From Manchester United's perspective, although Rashford will not bring in any income temporarily, they can save on his annual salary. Rashford's regular weekly wage is £325,000, and due to missing out on the Champions League, he will face a 25% pay cut, still exceeding £12 million for the season!

At the same time, the English star has fallen out with coach Ruben Amorim and has been listed among the "five mice of the locker room." It is crucial to send him away quickly to avoid the transfer dragging on until the last moment of the summer window, ensuring team harmony before the new Premier League season begins.

On Barcelona's side, coach Hans Flick has already spoken with Rashford over the phone and approved his signing. The free loan of Rashford can enhance Barcelona's squad and tactics, as he excels in quick counterattacks and can play as a left winger or striker. During his half-season loan at Aston Villa, Rashford scored 4 goals and provided 6 assists, including a standout performance in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain, leading to a remarkable home comeback.

To use a winger who has scored 30 goals in a single season without any transfer fee is a great deal. Although sporting director Deco initially opposed it, Barcelona ultimately believes the benefits outweigh the drawbacks. Moreover, to join Barcelona, Rashford is willing to take a significant pay cut. Ben Jacobs reports that Rashford's annual salary at Camp Nou will only be €10 million before tax, with part of it tied to performance bonuses. This equates to a weekly wage of less than £170,000 in the Premier League.

Compared to his earnings at Manchester United, Rashford's salary level at Barcelona is more reasonable. If he underperforms, the Spaniards can send him back to Manchester United, just like with Aston Villa, since their buyout clause is an option rather than an obligation. Additionally, it doesn't require compensation like Chelsea's "return" of Sancho. This means Barcelona's loan of Rashford carries almost no risk.

Rashford himself has been inclined to join Barcelona since the January transfer window, reportedly supporting the team since childhood. His agent brother, Dwayne Maynard, has already contacted Barcelona's upper management, knowing that after the La Liga champions' failed attempts to sign Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, Rashford was thrilled and agreed to transfer to Barcelona at any cost.

According to Sky Sports in the UK, the only thing left for him to fulfill his dream is to finalize the last details of the salary payment structure. He is expected to wear the number 19 shirt previously held by Yamal, competing for a starting position in the attack alongside the young talent he admires, as well as Lewandowski and Raphinha.

Italian transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has announced that Rashford's loan to Barcelona is a "Here We Go." He reports that the club and player have reached a verbal agreement, Barcelona has arranged for a medical examination, and Manchester United has approved his travel to Barcelona to complete the transfer.

Simon Stone from BBC also stated that Manchester United and Barcelona have reached a preliminary loan agreement and are finalizing the last details. Rashford is eager to join a team with opportunities to stabilize in the league and Champions League, as he has never touched these two trophies.

Furthermore, if he performs well at Barcelona, Rashford also has a chance to return to the England team managed by Tuchel, competing in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Stone noted: "Barcelona knows they are taking a slight risk; it is still unclear what their plans for Rashford are, but he is certainly not intended to replace Yamal. However, they also recognize that this 27-year-old player is theoretically at the peak of his career and could become an important asset in La Liga and the Champions League."

Therefore, this is a true "triple win" deal, with Manchester United, Barcelona, and Rashford all satisfied. Fans wish this young talent from the academy all the best, hoping he performs excellently next season and can stay permanently at Camp Nou.