Marcus Rashford has been spotted with his long-time partner Lucia Loi in Barcelona, marking the couple’s first public outing since rekindling their relationship in Spain.
The England forward, 27, swapped Manchester for Catalonia this summer after joining Barcelona on loan, with the deal including an option to buy.
It is a move that signals the end of his career at Old Trafford but, off the pitch Rashford, will not be alone as Lucia has travelled with him to help him adjust to his new surroundings.
In a clip shared on TikTok, Rashford was seen leaning out of the window of his Range Rover to sign autographs for delighted Barcelona fans.
Marcus Rashford has been spotted with his long-time partner Lucia Loi in Barcelona, marking the couple’s first public outing since rekindling their relationship in Spain
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Sat beside him in the passenger seat was 26-year-old Lucia, who was by his side during his unveiling at Camp Nou last month.
Sources close to the couple told The Sun that Rashford specifically asked Lucia to join him in Spain so he could concentrate on rediscovering his best football without distraction.
The pair have a long history, dating back to their teenage years at Ashton-on-Mersey School in Manchester.
Lucia was with Rashford when he burst onto the scene in 2016, scoring twice on his Manchester United debut against FC Midtjylland in the Europa League.
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Their relationship has since been defined by ups and downs, including a split during the Covid pandemic in 2021, followed by a reconciliation the following year.
In June 2022, Rashford proposed in Los Angeles with a £250,000 engagement ring after a dinner at West Hollywood’s Catch LA.
But just a year later, the engagement was called off after Rashford was spotted with a model in Miami.
At the time, it was reported that the couple felt their relationship had 'run its course.'
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Marcus Rashford has known Lucia Loi since they were young
| GETTYDespite the break-up, they remained in contact, and now appear to have rekindled their romance in Barcelona.
While his personal life has drawn attention, Rashford has been vocal about making the move abroad for professional reasons.
Having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, he admitted that joining Barça was about finding joy in the game again.
“I need to be happy to play my best football,” he explained to Catalan outlet Sport.
“Football is my life. It’s been my life since I was very, very young. Actually, I don’t know anything else.
"But yes, it’s always good to be happy when you play football. It’s the reason I started in this.”
Rashford added that he has settled quickly. He added: “From the beginning I have felt comfortable.
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Marcus Rashford made his Barcelona debut against Mallorca on Saturday night
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"The more matches that come, the more I’ll learn.
"Barca is the easiest place to enjoy and learn football.”
Rashford made his competitive debut for Barcelona on Saturday night, with the forward playing 21 minutes in his team's 3-0 victory over Mallorca.