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Barcelona exit: Rashford opens up on final words to Lamine Yamal

Daily Post Nigeria November 06, 2026 4 views
Barcelona exit: Rashford opens up on final words to Lamine Yamal

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Manchester United Forward Marcus Rashford Shares Final Words with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal

Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, has spoken openly about his final conversation with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal before returning to Old Trafford. The England international revealed that during their discussion, he informed Yamal that he considers the young defender superior to any talented player he has played alongside.

Rashford, fresh from a successful LaLiga and Spanish Super Cup-winning season with Barcelona, acknowledged that he maintained contact with Yamal regarding the recent Ballon d'Or awards.

"I spoke to Lamine, not after the awards but before. And before I left Barcelona," Rashford said via Manchester Evening News. "I told him I have played with some talented, talented players, but he's above them all."

The conversation comes ahead of Manchester United's upcoming Premier League match against Aston Villa this weekend.

Manchester United's Marcus Rashford Discusses Departure from Barcelona with Astonishing Defender Lamine Yamal

  • Manchester United forward, Marcus Rashford, shares recollections of his final interaction with Barcelona's Lamine Yamal before returning to Old Trafford.
  • Rashford, fresh from a triumphant LaLiga and Spanish Super Cup-winning season with Barcelona, acknowledged ongoing communication with Yamal regarding the recent Ballon d'Or awards.
  • "I spoke to Lamine, not after the awards but before. And before I left Barcelona," Rashford stated through Manchester Evening News.
  • "I informed him that I have played alongside some gifted, gifted players, but he's above them all."
  • The conversation comes as Manchester United prepares for their upcoming Premier League showdown against Aston Villa this weekend.

The dialogue between Rashford and Yamal took place prior to the English forward's return to Old Trafford following a season in which he and Yamal shared the field at Camp Nou.

Rashford's comments about Yamal come as Manchester United prepares for their upcoming Premier League clash against Aston Villa this weekend.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>

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