Marcus Rashford has revealed that his summer deal with Barcelona was not the first time he has spoken to the Catalan club about a potential transfer, but said he believes the timing was right to make the move after seeking "a change" following more than 20 years at Manchester United .

The England forward has impressed at Barcelona, scoring five goals in 12 appearances after arriving on loan from United.

Rashford said he is benefiting from "a new environment" after ending his long association with United in the summer.

"It was so many years in one place," Rashford told ESPN in an exclusive interview ahead of this weekend's Clásico at Real Madrid .

"People forget this, but 24 years, 23 years of my life was with Manchester United. So sometimes you just need a change. I think ma

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