21/07/2025
🚨🎙️| Jordi Cruyff: "I remember asking my father a lot 'Dad, when you came, the first thing you did was sign Basques.' He would say that Basques are brave and daring, they had no fear of risks and possessed a strong character. They played when there's a storm and even when the grasses were dry. They are very bold.
We had been following Iñigo for a long time because he's left-footed and has a strong personality. He's also a leader in ways many wouldn't expect. I think he's the kind of player who, when he sees a young teammate being careless or immature, grabs them by the ear and straightens them out, but he's also the first to lift someone up when they're tired or feeling down."
21/07/2025
❗️Marcus Rashford has completed his medical at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper as he awaits the formal announcement of his loan to Barcelona which is expected to arrive in the next few hours. Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco personally welcomed him, joined by club executive Joan Soler, and expressed high expectations that he will raise the squad’s quality.
Although the first team was on break, Flick made time to meet Rashford in person after a prior phone conversation. Rashford will take part in his first training sessions under Flick on Tuesday, and the club plans to finalize his signing with president Joan Laporta at Spotify Camp Nou on Wednesday, where he will also address the media. Once official, he is likely to travel with the team on their Asian tour and could make his debut there, depending on his readiness.
[Via: Mundo Deportivo]