Despite not always starting, Rashford finished the league season with eight goals and seven assists in 32 appearances, adding six goals and three assists in 11 Champions League matches. Deco highlighted the forward’s professional attitude, praising how he embraced the responsibility of replacing Raphinha and remained positive even when coming off the bench.
Rashford left his mark during the campaign, most notably with a stunning free‑kick winner in El Clásico against Real Madrid. Deco admitted the goal surpassed his expectations, saying he had seen Rashford score similar strikes at United but this one was truly unbelievable.
Despite not always starting, Rashford finished the league season with eight goals and seven assists in 32 appearances, adding six goals and three assists in 11 Champions League matches. Deco highlighted the forward’s professional attitude, praising how he embraced the responsibility of replacing Raphinha and remained positive even when coming off the bench.
“Marcus has helped us a lot because he came on loan, it is not easy to come on loan as a player like him,” Deco said. “He helped us a lot because he had the responsibility to replace Raphinha, it is not easy but he did very well. Sometimes he is on the bench and it’s not easy but he reacted very well and he did everything. His season was very good and we are happy he won La Liga with us. He deserves it, he works a lot and works hard to be here. We are happy with him.”
Deco Sees Barcelona’s Recent La Liga Success as Just the Start
Barcelona’s sporting director, Deco, insists that the club’s back-to-back La Liga titles are merely the foundation for what he calls a new era. Speaking to BBC Sport, he emphasized that the young players are hungry for more silverware and truly believe they can achieve greater heights.
A Youthful Core Driving the Project
The Blaugrana have built their recent success around a talented crop from the famed La Masia academy. Players such as Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi and Fermin López have become regular starters and are now central figures in the squad. Deco praised their ambition, noting that their desire to win more trophies fuels the team’s progress.
Hansi Flick’s Squad Building Praised
Deco also credited head coach Hansi Flick for assembling a balanced side without the need for a major overhaul. According to the sporting director, Flick’s work means Barcelona will not have to pursue four or five new signings in the upcoming transfer windows, allowing continuity and further development of the existing group.
Marcus Rashford’s Loan Impact
The future of England forward Marcus Rashford remains unsettled after his season-long loan from Manchester United. The 28‑year‑old has hinted at a desire to stay in Spain, with Barcelona reportedly able to make the move permanent for around £30 million.
Rashford left his mark during the campaign, most notably with a stunning free‑kick winner in El Clásico against Real Madrid. Deco admitted the goal surpassed his expectations, saying he had seen Rashford score similar strikes at United but this one was truly unbelievable.
Despite not always starting, Rashford finished the league season with eight goals and seven assists in 32 appearances, adding six goals and three assists in 11 Champions League matches. Deco highlighted the forward’s professional attitude, praising how he embraced the responsibility of replacing Raphinha and remained positive even when coming off the bench.
“Marcus has helped us a lot because he came on loan, it is not easy to come on loan as a player like him,” Deco said. “He helped us a lot because he had the responsibility to replace Raphinha, it is not easy but he did very well. Sometimes he is on the bench and it’s not easy but he reacted very well and he did everything. His season was very good and we are happy he won La Liga with us. He deserves it, he works a lot and works hard to be here. We are happy with him.”
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