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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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By the Numbers

•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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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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