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Marcus Rashford transfer takes new twist as Barcelona departure officially confirmed - The Mirror
Marcus Rashford transfer takes new twist as Barcelona departure officially confirmed - The Mirror Robert Lewandowski will leave Barcelona this summer - and Marcus Rashford could yet follow(Image: Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images) Robert Lewandowski has announced his departure from Barcelona in a potential boost to Marcus Rashford's chances of getting his dream move. On loan from Manchester United, Barca have the option to sign Rashford permanently for £26million when the summer transfer window opens. Hansi Flick's side are interested in Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez while Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic has also been linked. The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today Speaking over a montage of his time at Barca, the 37-year-old said: "After four years full of challenges and hard work, it's time to move on. Spearheading the post-Lionel Messi era alongside the likes of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, Lewandowski joined Barca in July 2022 from Bayern Munich in a deal worth up to €50m (£43m). Currently, Lewandowski has a lucrative offer on the table from MLS club Chicago Fire. Although Barca have explored extending his loan, Rashford is desperate for a permanent move and remarked after scoring in their 2-0 win against Real Madrid: "I am not a magician, but if I was, I would stay."
