Former Barcelona forward welcomes new signing with a special gesture

Gary Lineker, the former Barcelona striker and England legend, has welcomed Marcus Rashford to Barcelona in a special way. 

As Rashford prepares to join Barça, Lineker decided to change his Instagram profile picture to an image of himself alongside Rashford. 

In the photo, both are seen wearing the England national team shirt, each with the number 10 on their back. 

It is a subtle but meaningful gesture from one English icon to another, marking Rashford’s upcoming move to the Camp Nou.

Lineker played for Barcelona between 1986 and 1989, scoring 52 goals in 138 appearances. He is still fondly remembered by the club’s fans for his time in Catalonia. 

His public show of support has already caught the attention of Barça supporters, who have flooded social media with excitement over the signing of Rashford.

Rashford’s move a matter of days

Rashford’s transfer to Barcelona is now just a matter of hours away. The agreement between all parties is complete, and barring any surprises during the medical tests, the deal will soon be official. 

He is expected to arrive in Barcelona shortly to finalise the move.

The deal will see the Manchester United forward join Barça on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for just €35 million next summer. 

This makes the operation attractive for Barcelona, especially considering the club’s current financial situation. If Rashford performs well, the low-risk nature of the deal could turn out to be a huge success.

Meanwhile, Hansi Flick played a key role in securing Rashford’s arrival. After the club failed to sign Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, Flick personally spoke to Rashford to convince him. 

The German coach sees Rashford as a valuable addition who can bring quality, depth, and international star power to the team for the 2025/26season.