What number does Rashford wear at Barcelona?

Barcelona have officially signed 27-year-old English striker Marcus Rashford on a one-year loan deal with a 30 million euro option to buy.

Rashford is preparing to join Barcelona.

This is a smart move by the “Blaugrana” to increase their attacking power without damaging their already tight budget. Rashford will undergo a medical on July 21 and be unveiled at Camp Nou the following day.

Besides the attraction of Rashford's reputation and talent, a question is making fans curious: What shirt number will he wear for Barca?

The number 14 shirt is currently vacant after Pablo Torre left Barca for Mallorca. This is not only the shirt number that was once worn by Thierry Henry - Rashford's biggest idol - but also carries a strong historical mark of the "Blaugrana".

Henry shone with this shirt number from 2007 to 2010, contributing to the historic sextuple in 2009. The number 14 is also the symbol of Johan Cruyff, although he did not wear this number permanently at Barca, it has been associated with the name of "Saint Johan" since the time of Ajax and the Netherlands national team. If Rashford chooses this shirt number, he will not only express his admiration for Henry, but also carry a heavy legacy on his shoulders.

Rashford is expected to revive his form in Catalonia.

Another option is number 19 - the number that once belonged to Lamine Yamal before the young talent switched to the legendary number 10. Number 19 was also Leo Messi's stepping stone in the period 2005-2008, before he reached the top with number 10.

For Rashford, this number has a special meaning. He wore the number 19 at Manchester United from the 2016/17 season, before "inheriting" the number 10 from the 2018/19 season. Currently, the number 10 at MU has been given to Matheus Cunha - a move that is considered to be the end of Rashford's time at Old Trafford.

The number 22 is also free after Ilkay Gundogan left the shirt number. Previously, Raphinha wore the number 22 in his first season at Barça. This number also brings sweet memories to Rashford, because he scored on his England debut wearing the number 22, contributing to the 2-1 win over Australia.

The three options 14-19-22 are still open, but each has its own story and meaning. Whichever number Rashford chooses, it will be more than just a shirt number, but could become a symbol of his rebirth at Camp Nou - where he is expected to begin a new chapter in his career.

Source: https://znews.vn/rashford-khoac-ao-so-may-o-barcelona-post1570307.html