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Barcelona misses deadline for Rashford's buyout clause but stays optimistic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:10 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Barcelona misses deadline for Rashford's buyout clause but stays optimistic
Summary

Barcelona did not activate Marcus Rashford’s buyout clause worth €30 million before the June 15 deadline. Despite signing Anthony Gordon, the club is not overly concerned. They believe Manchester United might still agree to a fee late in the transfer window. Barcelona intends to assess Rashford's performance during the ongoing World Cup before making further decisions regarding their attacking options.

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  • •Barcelona missed the June 15 deadline for Rashford's buyout clause.
  • •The club recently signed Anthony Gordon, affecting their pursuit of Rashford.
  • •Barcelona believes Manchester United may still negotiate Rashford's transfer.
  • •Rashford scored in England's 4-2 win over Croatia in the World Cup.
  • •Barcelona plans to monitor Rashford's performance during the tournament.
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  • 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona not worried about missing deadline to activate Man United star’s purchase clause – here’s why
What they're saying
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England kicked off their World Cup campaign last night with a 4-2 win over Croatia. There was much to look forward to for Barcelona fans, as star signing Anthony Gordon started the game.However, the b...

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