Lamine Yamal and Marcus Rashford are already forming a bond at Barcelona, with the teenage sensation emulating the Manchester United loanee's iconic goal celebration during a training session. Rashford's move to the Spanish champions was the culmination of a long-term effort behind the scenes as the England international had been eager to leave Old Trafford following a breakdown in his relationship with Ruben Amorim.
Yamal found the back of the net in training and celebrated in a way that instantly caught the attention of those watching. Standing motionless and holding his index finger to his temple, the 18-year-old copied the signature move Rashford uses to celebrate his goals, a gesture widely believed to reference his personal journey toward mental resilience.
As part of the loan agreement, Barcelona reportedly hold a €30 million (£26m/$34.5m) option to make the transfer permanent next summer. That clause could prove to be a bargain if Rashford settles in well and rediscovers the form that once made him one of England’s most exciting forwards.
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Barcelona are scheduled to take on Jesse Lingard and his team-mates in a pre-season friendly against FC Seoul at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on Thursday.