When will Marcus Rashford become Barcelona player? Presentation on THIS date as as Hansi Flick...

Marcus Rashford could reach Barcelona in a matter of hours on Sunday, as Hansi Flick wants the English winger/striker to be available for training with the rest of the squad without delay, a report stated.

If the Manchester United star's flight does not depart in the next few hours, he is most likely to reach Barcelona on Monday, given that the two clubs have finalised a loan deal for the 27-year-old. Barcelona is scheduled to depart for Japan on Thursday, July 24, as part of their pre-season tour, and manager Flick wants Rashford on that plane, according to Spanish media reports.

The club wants him to begin work as soon as possible. In that case, his first step will be to undergo the routine medical tests, which are essential before signing any contract.

Once Rashford completes the medical examination and is approved by the doctors at Camp Nou, Barcelona will proceed to finalising the date for his official presentation. This event will likely take place on July 22 or 23 — at least a day before their trip to Asia, Sport.es said in a report. Rashford's presentation ceremony will include the official signing of the contract, a photo session with President Joan Laporta, and a media interaction, the report added.

Barcelona are aiming for either July 22 or 23 to make everything official.

It was manager Hansi Flick who pushed to fast-track the loan deal as he wanted the Manchester United attacker available as soon as possible. His priority is to ensure the English attacker gets to mingle with the rest of the squad quickly, so that his adaptation begins effortlessly.