Marcus Rashford don yan say him dey turn “better player” since he move go Barcelona, after he score brace against Newcastle United for Champions League on Thursday night.
The on-loan Manchester United forward open him account for Barca with fine header from Jules Kounde cross before he blast thunderbolt from distance make am 2-0 for St James’ Park.
Barca get option to buy Rashford permanently next summer for around €30m (£26m), after United coach Ruben Amorim push am commot from him plans earlier this season, accusing am of poor work-rate and commitment.
Rashford: “Barcelona dey make me better”
Speaking to TNT Sports, Rashford no hide him joy: “I dey learn plenty. Na new style of football but e dey make me a better player. Honestly, na amazing experience. I always admire Barca since small, everybody for my age sabi their football.”
He also hail head coach Hansi Flick: “The confidence wey he give me dey very important. I sabi say he be top manager before I reach here, but to dey work with am na real pleasure. Hopefully the relationship go last the whole season.”
Rashford still dream big: “Everybody dey dream to win Champions League. Now say I dey Barca, the dream na with Barcelona. We go dey take am match by match, continue improve as a team.”
Flick Hail Rashford Performance
Barca boss Hansi Flick no hold back praise after Rashford brace: “I talk am before say I want am for my team. He be outstanding player.
The way him use speed, control ball and finish, e dey unbelievable. Plus the team with Pedri, De Jong help am plenty find space.”
History Don Enter
With the brace, Rashford don enter Barcelona record books – he be the first Barcelona player to score two goals on him away Champions League debut. He also become the first Barca player to face English side for Champions League debut. Clear message don land for Amorim and Man United.
Na so football life be – one coach bin reject you, another one turn you star boy. Rashford dey remind everybody say him pen never dry.
