Barcelona remains hesitant about triggering the €30 million buy option for Marcus Rashford, despite his strong start to the season. The English forward’s recent form has dropped, with only three goals and one assist in his last 15 appearances, prompting questions about his consistency and fit under coach Hansi Flick.
In response, the Catalan giants are tracking two former players, Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis and youngster Jan Virgili of Mallorca, both of whom Barcelona partially owns. So far this season, Abde has tallied 9 goals and 8 assists, while 19-year-old Virgili boasts 6 assists and an impressive direct style of play in La Liga.
This strategic monitoring underlines Barcelona’s preparation for alternative options on the wing if Rashford’s deal falls through, signaling a pivotal move for bolstering their attack.
