"He's above them all": Rashford reveals parting words to Lamine Yamal

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has revealed the final words he shared with Barcelona star Lamine Yamal before leaving the Spanish club. The England international says he told the young winger that he rates him above every talented player he has shared a pitch with.

Rashford is back at Old Trafford after a season in which, according to the report, he won LaLiga and the Spanish Super Cup. He also said he was in touch with Yamal around the recent Ballon d'Or awards, though the conversation he described took place before the ceremony and before his Barcelona exit.

Speaking to Manchester Evening News, as quoted by Daily Post Nigeria, Rashford said: "I talked to Lamine, not after the awards but before. And before I left Barcelona," He continued: "I told him I have played with some talented, talented players, but he’s above them all."

The comments come ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Aston Villa this weekend. The source does not say when or where the interview was conducted, and gives no further detail on the terms of Rashford's move.