Marcus Rashford has finally signed for Barcelona, but will have to wait to make his debut this summer.Barca announced the arrival of the 27-year-old on a season-long loan from Manchester United on Wednesday.Rashford is set to play outside of English football for the first timeGettytalkSPORT understands the Spanish giants have the option to make his move permanent at the end of the season.Rashford, the first Englishman to join Barcelona since Gary Lineker in 1986, has taken the no. 14 shirt for his stint at Camp Nou.He has followed in the footsteps of the legendary Thierry Henry and looked set to make his first appearance in the iconic kit on Sunday.However, moments after his unveiling, Barcelona released a statement saying a pre-season friendly against Vissel Kobe has been suspended due to contractual issues.“FC Barcelona announces that it has been obliged to suspend its participation in the game scheduled for next Sunday in Japan due to serious contractual breaches on behalf of the promotor,” they said.“Nevertheless, the Club will consider readjusting the leg of the summer tour in South Korea, where two games are scheduled against FC Seoul [July 31] and Daegu FC [August 4], if certain conditions are met by the promotor. “If these conditions are met, then the Club will travel to South Korea in the coming days. “FC Barcelona regrets this incident and the impact it will have on the many, many Barca fans in Japan.”Vissel also said: “We have received information that the promoter is experiencing contractual issues regarding the match against FC Barcelona scheduled for Sunday, July 27, 2025, and we are currently investigating the situation. “We would like to sincerely apologise to the many fans and people involved who are looking forward to the match for any concern this may have caused.Barca were due to play Vissel at the Noevir Stadium Kobe this weekendGettyHowever, Rashford’s first opportunity to play for the club has been delayedGetty“We are working with all relevant parties to gather the necessary information and take action. “As soon as we have new information, we will provide updates via our official website, so please wait for a while.”What Rashford said upon signing for BarcelonaRashford, one of five players who requested to leave United, is set for a fresh start in Barcelona after a difficult spell at Old Trafford.He fell out of favour under head coach Ruben Amorim but offered a glimpse of his quality during a loan spell at Aston Villa.Now at Barca, he is relishing a new challenge as he said: “I always try to make decisive actions, fast, dynamic plays. I like good football.“I’ve always been a fan of watching Barcelona play from a young age like most Barcelona fans. It’s going to be a joy for me to play here.Rashford will be back in the Champions League next season with BarcaAFP“I’m very excited. It is a club where people’s dreams come true, they win big prizes. What the club stands for means a lot for me.“I feel like I am at home and a big factor in my choice to come here because it is a family place and a good place for good players to showcase their skills.”Rashford could be set to make his competitive debut for Barcelona on August 16 in their LaLiga clash at Mallorca.As it stands, October 26 will be his first taste of the derby against Real Madrid as Barca eye back-to-back league titles.Barcelona players to have worn no. 14 since 2000Marcus Rashford – since 2025/26Pablo Torre – 2024/25Joao Felix – 2023/24Memphis Depay – 2022/23Nico Gonzalez – 2021/22Rey Manaj – 2021/22Philippe Coutinho – 2020/21 to 2021/22, and 2017/18Malcolm – 2018/19Javier Mascherano – 2010/11 to 2017/18Thierry Henry – 2007/08 to 2009/10Santiago Ezquerro – 2005/06Gerard Lopez – 2000/01 to 2004/05