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Barcelona decides against €30m option to secure Marcus Rashford

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:44 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Barcelona decides against €30m option to secure Marcus Rashford
Summary

Barcelona has opted not to activate the €30 million purchase option for Marcus Rashford, which is set to expire in five days. The club intends to focus on other areas of the squad and is open to negotiating a new deal with Manchester United. Rashford's positive experience in Barcelona has led to interest in extending his loan, although the forward faces competition in the attack. Barcelona's financial strategy and potential transfer operations will influence the outcome of future negotiations regarding Rashford’s status, which may be decided after the World Cup.

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Status Watch
  • •Barcelona does not activate Rashford's €30 million purchase option.
  • •Club remains interested in discussions for a new loan agreement.
  • •Rashford preferred to stay at Barcelona over returning to Manchester United.
  • •Competition for attacking positions may affect Rashford's future.
  • •Further negotiations expected after World Cup.
Latest Updates
  • 5:29 PMESPN Soccer — Sources: Barça unlikely to trigger Rashford option...
  • 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona will not pay €30m to secure Marcus Rashford; open to discuss new terms – Romano
What they're saying
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Barcelona are unlikely to activate the €30 million option to make Marcus Rashford's loan from Manchester United permanent, but coach Hansi Flick will have the final say with Monday's deadline to make a decision looming, sources have told ESPN.

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Barcelona have decided not to activate the €30 million purchase option included in Marcus Rashford’s loan agreement, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the clause will expire in five days. As t...

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