Marcus Rashford seen as Barcelona player for first time in bizarre leaked transfer unveiling

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Marcus Rashford has been spotted appearing to film his transfer unveiling video ahead of his switch to Barcelona.The 27-year-old is set to join the Spanish giants on a season-long loan from Manchester United.GettyRashford has been spotted in leaked footage of his Barcelona signing announcement[/caption]GettyThe winger is set to join Barca on loan from United following his brief spell at Aston Villa[/caption]Rashford has agreed to a pay-cut in order to secure his dream switch, with Barca expected to pay the entirety of his wages.He will be paid around €10million [£8.6m] gross, including bonuses – a huge reduction from his £16.9m-per-year wages at United.A clause allowing the LaLiga side to make the move permanent at the end of the season is also understood to have been included.Ahead of the transfer being officially confirmed, Rashford has been filmed at the club’s Ciutat Esportiva training ground.In the leaked footage, he can be seen posing in a Barcelona shirt on the training pitch.Rashford was also seen leaning against a red telephone box in an apparent nod to England.The footage from his supposed announcement video being filmed suggests the deal is close to being completed.It comes after fears Barca could be blocked from registering Rashford emerged.Hansi Flick‘s side have previously been blocked from playing new signings after bringing them to the club.Similar issues saw Dani Olmo and Pau Victor prevented from being registered until after last season had started.Rashford could make his Barca debut as early as Sunday against Vissel KobeGettyView Tweet: https://t.co/Wz6AOdftjTThere is currently no guarantee Rashford can be registered to play in LaLiga next term even if the deal is announced.Meanwhile, his debut could come on the club’s pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea.Barca face Vissel Kobe on Sunday in their first friendly of the summer.Rashford’s move comes after a loan spell at Aston Villa during the second half of last season.His stint at Villa Park saw him score four goals and provide six assists in 17 appearances for the club.However, the stay was not made permanent at the end of the campaign. The academy graduate still has three years remaining on his deal at Old Trafford after signing an extension in the summer of 2023.Rashford fell out of favour at United last season following Ruben Amorim‘s appointment, though.He has made just six appearances under the Portuguese manager.