Barcelona sporting director Deco says Marcus Rashford "helped us a lot" during his season-long loan from Manchester United.
Rashford fell out of favour at his boyhood club under Ruben Amorim and joined Barcelona for the 2025-26 campaign, with the club given the option to make the deal permanent for €35m (£30m).
The 28-year-old made 49 appearances across all competitions for Barcelona, scoring 14 goals and registering 11 assists.
He also scored a sensational free-kick in their 2-0 Clasico win over Real Madrid on May 10, which clinched the LaLiga title for Barcelona.
"We knew he had these kinds of skills. I saw him scoring at United many times, but this goal was unbelievable. It was a fantastic goal," Deco told BBC Sport of Rashford.
"Marcus has helped us a lot because he came on loan. It is not easy to come on loan as a player like him because he is a top player.
"He helped us a lot because he had the responsibility to replace Raphinha; it is not easy, but he did very well.
"Sometimes he [is] on the bench, and it's not easy, but he reacted very well, and he did everything.
"His season was very good, and we are happy he won La Liga with us. He deserves [it], he works a lot and works hard to be here. We are happy with him."
Barcelona have now won the last two LaLiga titles since Hansi Flick took over, with the German also leading them to the Copa del Rey last term, as well as two Supercopa de Espana titles.
His team is built on a new generation of academy graduates, including the likes of Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Lamine Yamal, with Deco excited about what the future holds.
"It is true that we won two LaLigas, but these players want to win more; they believe that they can win more," Deco said.
"That's why it's important, because if the players believe they can achieve more important things, you see, they still want to do something important.
"I believe that this team, for me, is the beginning of the era, the beginning of the history of this team, because they are so young and still want to win something important."
matcdekpz
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Madrid going to buy rashford because new coach Jose like him
GodspowerMmegwa
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dude . a players wage is not the same as a players signing fee
And Rashford have gone back to back loans on different clubs so his salary is supposed to reduce
GodspowerMmegwa
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And you wish to pay him back with heartbreak
Let him reduce his salary that's all,, u going on loan twice in different clubs is suppose to make ur salary reduce self
Wamelpstuy
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Barca game him a trophy to add to his CV and playing for Barca alone is an achievement
You funny who gives a shit about his cv when you can’t do what you agreed upon
nuccdinpyz
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first the say the don't have money to buy rashfoed but they fine money to buy Gordon who is not even close to rashfoed level
the wages of Rashford is very high and is not ready to reduce
fotalmosty
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We all know his been an average player even Deco knows it,his just tryna give a good impression, but honestly Rashy has been very inconsistent player, he does one good thing in 20 situations per match ,but still u never know, maybe another loan will good ,let convince us before we buy,Buying Rasphord was never a problem ,the problem is Rasphord 😁😁👍
mumu is ur life consistent?
Suarezzy
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Haha Barca and deco na werey people i swear.. so as person don help finish you no fit sign am baa 😂😂
Barca game him a trophy to add to his CV and playing for Barca alone is an achievement
Kris12
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And you wish to pay him back with heartbreak
chrissantus
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first the say the don't have money to buy rashfoed but they fine money to buy Gordon who is not even close to rashfoed level
we ask you ....???
Fohamoprt
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but they are not signing him...
Bupbdlpruz
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what kind of language is this?
You have never encountered Nigerian pidgin English? Welcome to the circle.
hokalmnrsu
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first the say the don't have money to buy rashfoed but they fine money to buy Gordon who is not even close to rashfoed level
Constantinetino
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We all know his been an average player even Deco knows it,his just tryna give a good impression, but honestly Rashy has been very inconsistent player, he does one good thing in 20 situations per match ,but still u never know, maybe another loan will good ,let convince us before we buy,Buying Rasphord was never a problem ,the problem is Rasphord 😁😁👍
ManDMB
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Barca just used you because you flirted with them...pleaded with them to sign you while still a United player.... You forgot that they will never sign you permanently after kicking them out of Europa league last time. Barca is a wicked and cunning club, they've used you....carry yourself back to United Oga
I don't even want him back
Zoyadklmr
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dude . a players wage is not the same as a players signing fee
why r u replying that mumu 🤡
AYOOLA82
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let him go to his home he was just shit , he dont press well, dont fight for as and with all that he miss all the chances , i hope united fans are happy now 😂😭😂😭👍
we really don't need Raahford anymore at United.... you can't eat your cake and still have it.... it's not possible, his time is over. h
Charlesborn
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“Every season it’s the same story with Barcelona — when they lose, they complain about referees, VAR, the schedule, the weather… everything except football.” “People talk about Real Madrid pressure, but at least Madrid answer on the pitch and in Europe. Barcelona haven’t won the Champions League in over a decade yet still celebrate small moments like they’ve conquered football.” “The funniest part is hearing them scream about ‘robbery’ while the Negreira case still follows the club everywhere. Football fans don’t forget things like that.” 😳🔥...
I hope your own team have won champions league in that decade too.
Charlesborn
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Wage of Rashford is nothing for Barcelona if you are signing Gordon for 60 million u can pay out Rashford n his wage in tht amount ,they are not fully interested
dude . a players wage is not the same as a players signing fee
Charlesborn
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Barca just used you because you flirted with them...pleaded with them to sign you while still a United player.... You forgot that they will never sign you permanently after kicking them out of Europa league last time. Barca is a wicked and cunning club, they've used you....carry yourself back to United Oga
hope you will hide your fave when he finally signs
dannie17
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Barca just used you because you flirted with them...pleaded with them to sign you while still a United player.... You forgot that they will never sign you permanently after kicking them out of Europa league last time. Barca is a wicked and cunning club, they've used you....carry yourself back to United Oga
Wamelpstuy
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Omo… all this “he helped us, he helped us” be like talk weh dem de tell woman after dem don knack her finish come de pamper her Mek she no collect money… 😂😂😂😂😂😂 E be like that Barca wan stylishly drop Rashford o.. 🙆🙆🙆🙆
I pity the mumu boy
Wamelpstuy
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Omo… all this “he helped us, he helped us” be like talk weh dem de tell woman after dem don knack her finish come de pamper her Mek she no collect money… 😂😂😂😂😂😂 E be like that Barca wan stylishly drop Rashford o.. 🙆🙆🙆🙆
Haha Barca and deco na werey people i swear.. so as person don help finish you no fit sign am baa 😂😂
jowacdpsuz
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let him go to his home he was just shit , he dont press well, dont fight for as and with all that he miss all the chances , i hope united fans are happy now 😂😭😂😭👍
I don't know what kind of football do you watch, Rashford he's not a threat? You just don't like the guy so stop talking nonsense. He is number 4 in goal contributions at Barca and yet you're busy talking like this. Barcelona will buy him wether you like or not
Utdw3Stand
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Done a lot, yet they still don't want to pay for him. Once Gordon joins Barca.lts over.
Zawdilmnpz
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Wage of Rashford is nothing for Barcelona if you are signing Gordon for 60 million u can pay out Rashford n his wage in tht amount ,they are not fully interested
Feyacdilnz
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Welcome back to Manchester United Rashford. Please come back. If not, sign for Real Madrid, please.
Valzy109
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Rashford is done,as long as Gordon has been signed!!
Wiyikmtz
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what kind of language is this?
Oga commot from the topic if you no understand the language 🤷♂️
Zawbimnpru
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Barcelona enijeree
Mayhem87
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but Gordon is your priority.
chetauyamarcellus
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How many chances did he miss, rashford was good throughout the season. They need to work on the defense
guy be reasonable, rashford is not a threat on the wing thereby making lamine to suffer on the other wing while being mark by 3 to 4 players, but if rashy pressed hard and takeon defenders then there will be less pressure in lamine side
Tomckmtyz
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Buy him if you’re rich enough as a club, bankrupted Barcelona
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We just signed Gordon for 70m right now how is that for a broke club
Lotklmru
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Omo… all this “he helped us, he helped us” be like talk weh dem de tell woman after dem don knack her finish come de pamper her Mek she no collect money… 😂😂😂😂😂😂 E be like that Barca wan stylishly drop Rashford o.. 🙆🙆🙆🙆
what kind of language is this?
Daphoenix23
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Omo… all this “he helped us, he helped us” be like talk weh dem de tell woman after dem don knack her finish come de pamper her Mek she no collect money… 😂😂😂😂😂😂 E be like that Barca wan stylishly drop Rashford o.. 🙆🙆🙆🙆
JessBond
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This drama and controversy about Rashford signing I suggest is based on salary payment. If Barca suggest signing Gordon than Rashford who's earn about 350 weekly and Gordon who will around 170 weekly and still young is the economically and mathematical reasoning about the two profile.
Issugamer
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“Every season it’s the same story with Barcelona — when they lose, they complain about referees, VAR, the schedule, the weather… everything except football.” “People talk about Real Madrid pressure, but at least Madrid answer on the pitch and in Europe. Barcelona haven’t won the Champions League in over a decade yet still celebrate small moments like they’ve conquered football.” “The funniest part is hearing them scream about ‘robbery’ while the Negreira case still follows the club everywhere. Football fans don’t forget things like that.” 😳🔥...
Don Zayo
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Barca will use and dump you
Balogun-R-Ayo
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Barcelona is signing rashford believe me 💪
Emmanuel4jesus12
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let him go to his home he was just shit , he dont press well, dont fight for as and with all that he miss all the chances , i hope united fans are happy now 😂😭😂😭👍
How many chances did he miss, rashford was good throughout the season. They need to work on the defense
Balogun-R-Ayo
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Buy him if you’re rich enough as a club, bankrupted Barcelona
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U can’t force a player on a club 😏
Opoke
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Buy him if you’re rich enough as a club, bankrupted Barcelona
Sueabcekt
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let him go to his home he was just shit , he dont press well, dont fight for as and with all that he miss all the chances , i hope united fans are happy now 😂😭😂😭👍