• Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
• Barcelona will cover Rashford's wages after he accepted a pay cut.
• Rashford says Barcelona feels like home and dreams come true.
• The forward had a fallout with Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim.
• Rashford previously spent time on loan at Aston Villa before this move.

Marcus Rashford has officially signed with Barcelona on a season-long loan from Manchester United, an agreement that includes an option for the club to make the move permanent for approximately €30 million ($35.25 million) next summer. The English forward expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "It’s a club where dreams come true," reflecting the significance of the move for his career, according to BBC and Reuters.

As part of the deal, Barcelona will take responsibility for Rashford's wages following his agreement to accept a pay cut. The transition comes after Rashford's performance declined at Manchester United, where he scored 138 goals in 426 appearances. His relationship with manager Ruben Amorim soured, leading to his loan at Aston Villa earlier this year; he made significant contributions there with four goals and five assists in 17 matches, reports Reuters and AA.

Rashford, who described Barcelona as a "family club," also noted that his conversations with head coach Hansi Flick were encouraging and that his aim is to win trophies. He stated, "This is my next chapter, and I’m fully focused on improving myself," emphasizing his commitment to revitalizing his career at Barcelona, as cited by Al Jazeera and AA.

Rashford’s move follows a challenging period at Manchester United, which saw him sidelined after being scrutinized for his work ethic. He had been seen as a future star, but his inconsistency led to falling out of favor. His stint at Aston Villa was seen positively, allowing him to regain some form before his highly anticipated arrival at Barcelona, according to Reuters and BBC.

As Barcelona prepares for their pre-season friendlies in Japan and South Korea, Rashford is expected to make an impact in the team and will wear the No. 14 shirt, reflecting the importance of his arrival at the club. The global soccer community watches keenly as Rashford aims to reignite his career on a prestigious stage, as highlighted by Al Jazeera and AA.