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‘That’s why I’m so happy he’s here’ - Laporta reveals why he’s thrilled to land Marcus Rashford for Barcelona

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been raving about Marcus Rashford after seeing the forward sign from Manchester United.

Laporta has already said he wanted Rashford over Luis Diaz and Nico Williams and has now explained why he was so keen to bring him to the Camp Nou.

“We’re very happy because a player of great quality is coming to Barça at a great age, with extraordinary motivation. I’ve personally seen the excitement he has about coming to Barça. One of his virtues is his sincerity,” he told Mundo Deportivo.

“His dream was to play for United his whole life.