Europa Press, E-Noticies Confirmed, he'll be a Barça player: Marcus Rashford says goodbye, Deco points to the best
Rashford, on loan in the Catalan capital, will have to do much more to convince Deco, who has set his sights on another winger
Barça are experiencing a season start full of ups and downs and doubts about their play. Hansi Flick's team hasn't managed to keep the consistency they showed in some stretches of last season. Laporta and Deco are fully aware that if the club wants to compete for all the titles, significant adjustments to the squad will have to be made.
One of Barça's biggest problems remains the lack of goals and imbalance on the flanks. Although Marcus Rashford has been signed to address these shortcomings and is performing at a good level, the €30 million ($32.6 million) transfer fee seems too much for what he offers. For that reason, Deco has been analyzing other options in the market for months.
Confirmed, he will be a Barça player: Marcus Rashford says goodbye, Deco points to the best
Even though Marcus Rashford already has 6 goals and 9 assists in 16 matches wearing the FC Barcelona jersey, Deco believes the Catalan club should aim higher. He knows that replacing Raphinha or Lamine isn't easy, so the sporting director is looking for young prospects who fit the Barça philosophy and have room to grow. However, it's also important that the candidates fit the current economic situation.
This is where the name that excites Deco the most comes in: Malick Fofana. The young Belgian talent plays for Lyon and has caught the attention of half of Europe for his boldness and dribbling skills. At just 20 years old, Fofana has established himself as one of the most promising wingers on the continent, showing a maturity beyond his years.
Malick Fofana for Marcus Rashford, Deco's plan comes to light
Deco believes that signing Malick Fofana is a golden opportunity for FC Barcelona. His market value, set at €30 million ($32.6 million), and Lyon's economic difficulties mean that his final price could be around €15–20 million ($16.3–21.7 million). In addition, his style fits perfectly with Flick's playing idea: verticality, speed, and defensive sacrifice.
However, if Malick Fofana's arrival is finally completed, Marcus Rashford will have to pack his bags to return to Manchester United. Deco believes that with Fofana and Bardghji, it will be more than enough to give Lamine Yamal and Raphinha some rest. If everything goes as planned, Barça will replace Rashford with the Lyon winger and save many millions.
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