FC Barcelona puts a stop to Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford set to return to Manchester United

Europe 23 April 2026 at 10:06

Barça appears to have already made a decision regarding Marcus Rashford.

On loan to FC Barcelona last summer, Marcus Rashford seemed to have rediscovered his spark in Catalonia. The Englishman scored 12 goals and provided 13 assists in 44 matches across all competitions. However, things have changed since February.

Indeed, Rashford is no longer an undisputed starter. According to reports from Sport, the Blaugrana management has made up its mind. While they had already been trying to lower the purchase option (set at €30 million), the Catalans have decided to let the Englishman return to Manchester United at the end of the season.

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Barcelona's interest in retaining Marcus Rashford after his loan spell ends has COOLED.

Club sources believe he had a golden chance to make his mark this month following Raphinha’s latest hamstring injury, and that he did NOT fully take it.

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