The 27-year-old Shen Feng cut his salary by 30%, and he resolutely left Manchester United and switched to Barcelona! Is it where the dream begins, or is it a turning point in your career?

27-year-old England ace Rashford cut his salary by 30%, resolutely left Manchester United and switched to Barcelona! Is it where the dream begins, or is it a turning point in your career?

Barcelona officially announced that England striker Rashford officially joined from Manchester United on loan, bringing an end to the rumors in the past few weeks. The 27-year-old Manchester United youth training player will play for Barcelona until the end of the 2025/26 season, with Barcelona having priority to buy out for 30 million euros. Rashford's arrival is considered an important addition to the team's forward line. He will form an attack combination for the new season with Yamal, Rafinia and Lewandowski to add speed and depth to coach Hans Flick's tactical system.

However, the most eye-catching thing about this transfer is Rashford's huge concessions in terms of salary. According to Spanish media and Barcelona's mouthpiece "Daily Sports" disclosed that in order to realize the dream of joining, Rashford took the initiative to accept a salary cut of up to 30%. He originally had a considerable salary, after Manchester United refused to pay for his salary during his loan period, he resolutely decided to bear the loss himself.

It is reported that his annual salary during his stay in Barcelona was 12 million pounds, equivalent to about 13.8 million euros. This decision not only demonstrated his professional spirit, but also fully demonstrated his determination to wear a red and blue battle robe. When making his debut at the Barcelona press conference, Rashford admitted: "I can wait as long as I can, as long as I can come to Barcelona." His firm attitude touched many fans and added emotional color to this transfer.

In his speech, he also praised the club's grand goal: "Barcelona is one of the top clubs in the world, and it is an ideal place to win the championship. I want to win the championship in the top team!" Obviously, he is eager to rekindle his desire for victory at the Camp Nou and respond to external doubts with actual performance. From the club's perspective, this signing is undoubtedly a low-risk and high-reward operation. By introducing by loan only, you can get an English international at its peak, and the 30 million euro buyout clause is also very cost-effective. More importantly, Rashford's performance in competitive state, professionalism and willingness to sacrifice personal interests coincide with the new Barcelona project led by Flick.