Marcus Rashford set for number 14 at Barcelona in loan move with buy option

Barcelona will assign jersey number 14 to Marcus Rashford pending his formal introduction to the squad. Mundo Deportivo reports the English forward selected this particular number as tribute to legendary players who previously wore it. Johan Cruyff and Thierry Henry both donned the same shirt during their respective tenures at Camp Nou. The Manchester United striker joins the Catalan side through a temporary arrangement lasting until the conclusion of the upcoming campaign. Barcelona retains an option to complete a permanent transfer valued at 30 million euros.