A star signing… still waiting on a number

FC Barcelona have secured their marquee summer signing: Marcus Rashford, 27, joins on loan from Manchester United, with a €30 million buy option. After landing in the city, the English striker will undergo his medical and be officially unveiled this week. But there’s still one piece missing: the number he’ll wear in his Barça chapter.

And it’s no minor detail. Several iconic numbers are available — each tied to key moments in club history… and in Rashford’s own football journey.

Numbers with legacy: from ‘14’ to ‘22’

One of the standout options is the ‘14’, recently vacated by Pablo Torre. It carries major weight, worn by Thierry Henry, Rashford’s childhood idol, during his time at Barça. Henry himself picked it in honor of Johan Cruyff, who immortalized the number even if it wasn’t fixed during his own spell at the club.

Another candidate is ‘19’, now free after Lamine Yamal took over the legendary ‘10’. Leo Messi wore ‘19’ during his early years, and for Rashford, the number has personal meaning — it was the first shirt he wore at United before becoming their ‘10’. A number full of memories.

Then there’s ‘22’, also up for grabs. Rashford wore it on his England debut, scoring a goal against Australia and becoming one of the youngest scorers in Three Lions history. At Barça, it was recently worn by Gündogan and Raphinha.

More than just marketing

Whatever number he chooses, Marcus Rashford knows it won’t just be a shirt. It’ll be part of his new identity, a symbol of his comeback at a club that believes in his revival. The final choice is still under wraps… but one thing’s clear: this decision carries emotion, legacy, and ambition.

Because at Barça, even the numbers write their own legends.