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Marcus Rashford: ‘Am happy Here at Barcelona’

<p>Marcus Rashford said Barcelona “feels like home” after joining the LaLiga champions on loan as he refused to criticise Manchester United.</p>



<p>Rashford has become the first of United’s five wantaway players to find a way out of Old Trafford, landing the move he has desired since January when he instead joined Aston Villa on loan until the end of the season.</p>



<p>Barca’s agreement includes an option to make the deal permanent. That clause is reported to be 35million euros (£30.3million) and PA understands the deal sees Barcelona cover Rashford’s wages for the campaign.</p>



<p>“I want to win the biggest trophies and feel like Barcelona is a huge club in the football world so it is the perfect place,” Rashford said in a press conference.</p>



<p>“You see with the team last season, they have a young ambitious team and I want to add my qualities, my personality, improve the team and help them win…</p>



<p>“(It was) not difficult. I was clear on my preference from the beginning. Actually from maybe in January. It didn’t work out in January so I went to Aston Villa and enjoyed a good period there. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play there.</p>



<p>“The summer came around very quickly, it was time to make another decision. My choice was easy. It’s a family club, something I’m used to from my past.</p>



<p>“It feels like home. I feel I made the right decision. I’m excited to get going and eager to play the first game in front of the fans.”</p>



<p>The 27-year-old came through the ranks at United but has not added to his 426 first-team appearances for the club since being hauled off in a Europa League match away to Viktoria Plzen on December 12.</p>



<p>Along with Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, Rashford had been training away from Ruben Amorim’s first-team squad since pre-season began as they explored their options in the transfer market.</p>



<p>Asked about United during his unveiling in Barcelona, Rashford said: “The situation with United is the club is in a period of change and they have been for a while. I don’t have anything bad to say about Manchester United as it has been an important part not only in my career but my life.</p>

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