When Marcus Rashford arrived at Barcelona on loan from Manchester United FC, there were doubts surrounding whether the English forward could truly rediscover his best version away from the Premier League.
Months later, those doubts appear to have completely disappeared.
In fact, according to recent reports from SPORT, it appears that one of the biggest reasons why Hansi Flick is now pushing strongly for Rashford’s continuity is not because of his performances, but because of the remarkable way he has adapted within the Barcelona dressing room.
The outlet mentions that the English international has become one of the most appreciated figures within the squad during his short spell in Catalonia.
Rashford’s dressing room integration
From a footballing perspective, Rashford’s numbers already speak for themselves, with the forward ending the campaign with 14 goals and 14 assists.
However, the outlet mentions that his influence extends far beyond statistics.
Despite this being his first experience outside England, Rashford settled into the squad almost immediately.
In fact, the language barrier never became a problem, and sources close to the dressing room suggest the attacker built strong relationships across the team very quickly.
Rashford’s closest people
One of his closest bonds has been with Roony Bardghji, who became a major support figure for him both on and off the pitch.
Rashford wants to continue at Barcelona. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
Furthermore, the forward is also said to have developed a strong relationship with players such as Ronald Araujo and Lamine Yamal, as well as several younger members of the squad.
Within the dressing room, Rashford has earned praise for the positive atmosphere he creates.
Even though he naturally carries a more reserved personality, teammates are said to appreciate his relaxed attitude and the way he handles jokes and team dynamics.
At Barcelona, Rashford appears to have found the stability that has played a major role in helping him recover confidence and consistency after difficult periods in England.