Barcelona fans welcome Rashford with incredible mural – how does it compare to other iconic paintings of footballers?

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BARCELONA supporters have gone absolutely Diego Maradona for Marcus Rashford after unleashing a jaw-dropping mural for their new signing.The incredible artwork on the streets of Catalonia has the England star, 27, pulling off his trademark ‘temple point’ celebration while sliding on his knees.@mikinoelleMarcus Rashford has been immortalised in a mural on the streets of Barcelona[/caption]Instagram @MarcusRashfordRashford spent the summer working in anticipation of a move away from Man Utd[/caption]INSTAGRAMRashford arrived in Barcelona over the weekend to complete his medical[/caption]Rashford will only be the second Englishman to play for Barcelona after Gary LinekerIt’s an epic welcoming message for Rash as he nears his stunning loan switch to the club.Barcelona have agreed in principle to a season-long loan covering his entire £325,000-a-week wage and have a £26million option to buy next summer if all goes to plan.Rashford touched down in Barcelona over the weekend to undergo a medical and his unveiling is expected on Wednesday. The mural comes as a loud and clear message that Barca fans are excited for their new star to make his debut.Deals for first-choice targets Nico Williams and Luis Diaz fell through but Hansi Flick backed Rashford as the perfect Plan C pick.Despite his turbulent season at United, Rashford has reportedly accepted a significant pay cut although Barca will still foot the full original bill.It marks a huge moment as Rashford will become the first Englishman at the Camp Nou since Gary Lineker. Manchester United legend Mark Hughes also played there but he is Welsh, so that leaves Rashford with huge boots to fill.BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKFlick sees him as vital depth on the left, plugging a gap in Barca’s attack and competing with the likes of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal.There’s optimism the move could spark the career revival Rashford so desperately needs and if he impresses, the £26m buy‑option will likely be triggered. He’s also looking to return to the England team and play at next year’s World Cup, so his motivatyion is very high. And his iconic mural welcome would certainly make him feel at home. But how does Rashford’s mural compare to some that have been made for other players in the past?GettyDiego Maradona’s mural in Naples is iconic[/caption]AFPA mural depicting Argentine football player Lionel Messi in Miami is a modern classic[/caption]ReutersA mural of Cristiano Ronaldo spotted in Russia shows the Portuguese star’s global appeal[/caption]GettyA Wilfried Zaha Mural just outside Selhurst Park is a fitting tribute to the club legend[/caption]GettyA Jurgen Klopp mural in Liverpool still lives on even after leaving the club[/caption]GettyTrent Alexander-Arnold has one in Liverpool after his incredible years of service[/caption]EPADiogo Jota was immortalised on the Halfway House pub in Liverpool after his tragic passing[/caption]GettyPep Guardiola has a mural in Manchester after he basically transformed City[/caption]GettyVinicius Jr is another to have been immortalised in wall art[/caption]GettyNeymar is another icon of world football to have been given the mural treatment[/caption]