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Hansi Flick explains why he wanted Marcus Rashford at Barcelona & delivers verdict on Man Utd loanee's ex-team-mate Jesse Lingard ahead of FC Seoul friendly clash

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick has revealed why he wanted to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford on loan this summer. The German also delivered his verdict on ex-United star Jesse Lingard ahead of Barca's pre-season friendly clash with FC Seoul.

'Man Utd wanted us to believe he was washed!' – Marcus Rashford receives love-in from Barcelona fans after 'pressing and tracking back' on debut

Barcelona completed the loan move for Marcus Rashford from Manchester United earlier this week, and the England winger has already made his debut for Hansi Flick's side. Rashford came on as a substitute in the Catalan side's 3-1 win over Vissel Kobe in Japan, and the 27-year-old loanee has received loads of love from cules for his strong showing off the ball.