Barcelona issue statement with huge Marcus Rashford Man Utd transfer impact

Barcelona's impressive financial figures could prove positive news for Manchester United concerning loaned-out Marcus Rashford. The Catalan club posted revenue of nearly £1billion and clinched record sponsorship agreements this financial year.

Following his fall from grace under Ruben Amorim at his boyhood club, Rashford was sent out on loan to Aston Villa for the remainder of last season before leaving Old Trafford once more this summer. He touched down in Barcelona in July on a 12-month loan arrangement, though this deal features an option to purchase the 27-year-old.

Rashford has been relishing his stint in Spain, notching three goals and five assists thus far this campaign. Should Barcelona desire to make his switch permanent, it would set them back a reported £26million and if United seek to recoup a fee for the forward, the Catalan club's economic figures spell encouraging news.

In a statement issued this week, Barcelona disclosed that their 2024/25 financial year proved relatively triumphant. The club has endured economic upheaval previously, but this year delivered positive outcomes and a substantial sponsorship transformation.

The club statement read: "For the second consecutive year, the club has ended with positive ordinary results consolidating its economic recovery and operational efficiency across all areas. Ordinary revenue has reached £863m.

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"In the area of sponsors, the club has reached a new all-time high of £225m, driven by the new contract with Nike and other strategic agreements. Another highlight is the performance in the area of merchandising, generating £147m.

"For the 2025/26 season, the club predicts a budget of £870m in ordinary revenue, driven by the gradual return to the Spotify Camp Nou, which is expected to increase stadium income by approximately £43m.

"This can continue the positive trend in sponsorships and set a new merchandising revenue record, with the aim of getting close to £175m.

"The club presents, for the second consecutive year, positive ordinary results and an overall improvement across all revenue areas. Sponsorships and merchandising have reached record figures, consolidating the club's international projection, as demonstrated by the growth of Barça's YouTube channel, which is now the sports organisation with the most subscribers globally, over 24 million.

"The reduction in debt and wage control place Barça in a strong position to face the new season, with a budget exceeding £870m in ordinary revenue and a forecast to maintain positive results for the third consecutive year."

Barcelona's broadly encouraging financial performance and debt reduction could prove beneficial for United should they wish to permanently offload Rashford to the Catalan giants next summer. Rashford's recent update suggests he is keen to stay with the club too, reports the Manchester Evening News.

Rashford said: "Playing for Barça is an amazing experience. I've always been a huge admirer of Barcelona.

"We want to win as much as possible. One hundred per cent I'm full of excitement. I'm very motivated and determined. The quality we have in the team excites me. It's so refreshing to play with these players."

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