Marcus Rashford’s PSG Saga: Past Negotiations and Potential Future Moves

Marcus Rashford, currently donning Aston Villa’s colors, came remarkably close to joining Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2022. The French club’s interest in the English forward has been well-documented, with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi openly expressing admiration for Rashford’s talents.

The summer of 2022 marked the peak of PSG’s pursuit of Rashford. Following Kylian Mbappé’s decision to stay with the club, PSG aimed to replace Neymar with Rashford. Multiple meetings took place between Rashford’s representatives and PSG officials, with the player reportedly giving his approval for the transfer.

However, the departure of Leonardo as PSG’s sporting director in May 2022 dramatically altered the course of negotiations. His replacement, Luís Campos, didn’t directly halt the talks, but the involvement of Antero Henrique and agent Pini Zahavi complicated matters. An English source claimed that had Leonardo remained, Rashford would likely have joined PSG.

Interestingly, recent reports suggest that communication between Rashford’s team and Campos has resumed, despite uncertainty surrounding Campos’ own future at PSG. While Rashford opted to stay in England during the January transfer window, rejecting interest from Olympique de Marseille, his future beyond the summer remains uncertain.

Rashford is currently on loan at Aston Villa from Manchester United, with a reported £40 million buy option. It’s unclear whether Villa will exercise this option. Meanwhile, PSG is expected to be in the market for a forward, potentially reigniting their interest in Rashford.

As the summer transfer window approaches, all eyes will be on Rashford’s next move, with PSG potentially re-emerging as a suitor for the talented English striker.