Marcus Rashford's signing has triggered a domino effect inside FC Barcelona's locker room. The English forward arrives with an important role, a high salary, and a guaranteed spot in the offensive rotation. As a direct consequence, a young blaugrana talent has been left without a place.
The sporting management has already moved quickly: there are advanced talks with a Spanish club. The figures are on the table and the coaching staff has given the green light to let him leave. Hansi Flick, who is demanding regarding the competitive level, doesn't see a fit for him in the squad.
The player has been informed of the situation and has accepted that his future is far from Camp Nou. Although he had started the preseason with hopes, Rashford's arrival has closed all doors. His entourage is already working on several possible destinations, but one stands out above the rest.
Clear conditions: only sale, no loans
The interested club is in LaLiga and has an urgent need to strengthen its attack this summer. Their coach has been insisting on his signing for weeks and believes he can bring out his best version. The problem lies in the conditions: they are asking for a loan, but Barça only accepts a definitive sale.
The price is set at €10 million ($10 million) and there will be no discounts or intermediate transfer formulas. At Camp Nou, they don't want to repeat past mistakes with loans that bring neither sporting nor financial return. Either they buy him now... or they'll look for another option in the international market.
From Ciutat Esportiva, they assure that the footballer has accepted the decision with professionalism and composure. He knows he's not in Flick's plans and wants minutes in a competitive environment from day one. If everything goes as planned, his future will be solved within a matter of days.
A signing that changes everything
Meanwhile, the buying club has also picked up the pace to close the deal before the end of the month. They need him to join their preseason tour as soon as possible to integrate him into their new system. The agreement is close, but there are still small details pending in the contract.
It only remains to be seen if they'll reach the €10 million ($10 million) that Barça is asking to definitively close the final deal. The blaugrana sporting management is not in a hurry, but they're also not planning to wait much longer than this week. If they don't meet the conditions, the player will be offered to other clubs interested in signing him.
Barça believes this is the ideal time to sell and recover investment in a promising profile. His age, his room for growth, and his current performance justify the operation from every angle. If it goes through, it would be one of the most profitable young transfers of the summer.
The final revelation
Now, it's time to reveal the names involved in this advanced operation. The footballer in question is Pau Víctor, a forward for Barça Atlètic and one of La Masia's prospects. The club that has pushed hardest for him is Valencia CF, which wants him now as its star signing of the summer.
Rubén Baraja has been key in driving the negotiation, convinced that Pau can make a difference in LaLiga. The coaching staff see him as ready to take on responsibilities and grow in a demanding environment like Mestalla. If nothing goes wrong, the agreement could be closed in the next few hours.
So, while Rashford arrives as a star at Barça, Pau Víctor is preparing to start a new chapter. Flick has already made his decision, the club has set the price, and everything depends on the effort from the Che side. The next move is near... and the young forward's future is about to be solved.
