Marcus Rashford's journey to Barcelona virtually scuppered by OASIS forward of switch
Marcus Rashford has touched down in Barcelona to finish a medical forward of his season-long mortgage transfer to the La Liga champions, however the journey wasn't easy
Oasis practically scuppered Marcus Rashford's masterplan as he tried to journey to Barcelona and full his hotly-anticipated switch transfer. Rashford, 27, is leaving Manchester United on a season-long mortgage after he was made a part of the Purple Devils' five-man bomb squad.
The England worldwide will be part of Barca on a brief foundation earlier than a £26million possibility to purchase turns into energetic subsequent summer season. Simply earlier than 9pm on Sunday, Rashford's non-public jet landed in Barcelona.
However the United wantaway and his representatives had trouble getting up within the sky. Rashford had deliberate to take a personal jet from Manchester however ended up having to journey to East Midlands Airport.
That's as a result of the entire slots at Manchester Airport's non-public terminal have been full due to Oasis and their rabid followers, in line with the Solar. The reunited rockers performed their remaining homecoming gig at Heaton Park on Sunday.
Whereas match-going Manchester Metropolis fan and legendary guitarist Noel Gallagher travelled by practice, his Metropolis-supporting brother and lead singer Liam flew through non-public jet from his residence within the south of France. Celebrities have additionally flown in from world wide to look at Oasis carry out 16 years after the brothers' explosive break up which contributed to a packed Manchester terminal.
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A supply stated: "Marcus' journey plans have been disrupted so it was all a bit traumatic however he would have walked to Barcelona to signal for them. Noel and Liam can have amusing that they unintentionally put a spanner within the works."
Upon lastly touchdown in Barcelona, Rashford was filmed getting right into a automotive taking him to a resort, the place he'll sleep earlier than having a medical on Monday. The 27-year-old didn't supply any phrases, however he gave a smile and a thumbs-up to journalists and supporters who have been welcoming him.
Rashford recognized Barca as his dream transfer after being instructed that he had no future below Ruben Amorim at Previous Trafford. Final month, the ahead was requested by Spanish YouTube channel XBuyer whether or not he needs to play with Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal sooner or later, and his response was telling.
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"Yeah, certain. All people on the planet needs to play with one of the best," Rashford replied. "So hopefully, we'll see."
Rashford added: "Spain is sweet, it's not too removed from residence. If I'm coaching over an extended interval, my household can come for a couple of days, it's a pleasant location and good climate."
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