Barcelona decides its stance on Rashford's future
Barcelona maintains its grip on the future of English winger Marcus Rashford, currently on loan from Manchester United, amidst ongoing speculation in England about a possible return to his parent club following recent managerial changes at Old Trafford . The Catalan newspaper Mundo Deportivo reported that Barcelona's management is not concerned about Rashford's situation, having secured absolute first refusal in negotiations with Manchester United. The loan agreement includes a €30 million option to buy, giving the Catalan club the upper hand. Activating this option and paying the agreed-upon sum will finalize the deal, leaving Manchester United with no right to object unless Barcelona wishes to renegotiate the transfer fee . These developments come as English media outlets suggest that the appointment of Michael Carrick as Manchester United's interim manager could pave the way for Rashford's return, especially given his impressive performances during his loan spell at Barcelona. Rashford had previously fallen out of favor with the team following Ruben Amorim's arrival as manager, before rediscovering his form with the Catalan club. The British newspaper "The Telegraph" reported that Carrick includes the player in his future plans, despite his current contract with the team being set to expire on June 30th . Meanwhile, Rashford remains unconcerned about this situation, feeling comfortable and settled at Barcelona, even if he isn't a regular starter. He has impressed with his statistics, scoring 9 goals and providing 11 assists in 31 appearances across all competitions, totaling 1792 minutes of play. He also tops Barcelona's Champions League goalscoring charts for the 2025-2026 season, tied with Fermin Lopez, with five goals each .
