Marcus Rashford has sent a clear message to Barcelona fans, assuring them that his best is yet to come after finding the back of the net in the team’s 3–1 win over Elche.
The England international, currently on loan from Manchester United, believes he still has another level to reach despite a promising start to life in Catalonia.
Rashford sends a clear message to Barcelona fans
Rashford’s move to Barcelona marked a bold step in his career. After years at Old Trafford, the 28-year-old forward decided to embrace a new challenge in the summer of 2025, seeking a fresh start away from the Premier League spotlight.
His spell at Aston Villa last season showed glimpses of his brilliance before injury struck, but new United boss Ruben Amorim saw no place for him in his plans — paving the way for a loan switch to Spain.
At Barcelona, Rashford has shown flashes of the dynamic, goal-hungry forward fans once adored at United.
His standout Champions League brace against Newcastle remains one of his best performances so far, but the Spanish media have not been entirely convinced, calling for greater consistency from the Englishman.
Still, his contribution has been far from negligible — six goals and seven assists in 14 games is a record that reflects both productivity and promise, as noted by Transfermarkt. After netting again versus Elche, Rashford was candid in his self-assessment.
“I try to give my best. I could have done better against Elche and I promise to improve, but I’m generally happy with my performance,” he told reporters after the game, as quoted by GOAL.
The win came as a welcome boost for Barcelona following their El Clásico defeat to Real Madrid, and Rashford acknowledged the importance of bouncing back quickly.
“It’s a very important win. It’s always important, after a defeat, to win the next game; that’s the most important thing. In my opinion, if I do things right on the pitch and with the team, I’ll always be able to score and create goals.
“My goal is to connect with my team-mates and feel in sync with them, and that’s exactly how I feel right now,” he added.
As Rashford continues to adapt to life under Xavi at Camp Nou, fans are beginning to see glimpses of the fearless forward who once terrorized Premier League defences.
His next challenge will be turning those flashes of brilliance into sustained excellence — something both he and Barcelona desperately crave.