Marcus Rashford compares 'incredible' Lamine Yamal to Ronaldo Nazario as Man Utd loanee calls new Barcelona team-mate 'the most talented player I've ever played with for his age'

The Manchester United loanee is settling into life at Barcelona after arriving on a season-long loan from Manchester United. Rashford made his La Liga debut in the club's opening game of the season, featuring as a substitute in a 3-0 win over Real Mallorca. Raphinha and Ferran Torres put Hansi Flick's side ahead before Lamine Yamal opened his account for the season by scoring the visitors' third goal at Son Moix.

Rashford has already backed Yamal to win the Ballon d'Or during his career, with the teenager in the running for the prize in 2025 along with PSG star Ousmane Dembele. The Manchester United star has now poured more praise on the Spain star and has even compared him to Brazil legend Ronaldo Nazario.

He told Sport: "He's the most talented player I've ever played with for his age. I haven't played with, or seen, anyone with the impact he has on the game. Maybe Ronaldo Nazario... To have that influence on the pitch at such a young age and on such a consistent basis is incredible. He has a long career ahead of him, and I hope he maintains his level and even improves."

Yamal and Rashford will be back in La Liga action on Saturday when Hansi Flick's side take on Levante away from home.