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Barcelona opts not to buy Rashford, paving way for United return

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 10:40 AM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Barcelona opts not to buy Rashford, paving way for United return
Summary

Barcelona has decided not to activate the €30 million purchase option for Marcus Rashford, whose loan from Manchester United ends today. The English forward performed well at the Spotify Camp Nou but faced a change in necessity following the signing of Anthony Gordon. Manchester United is reportedly open to welcoming Rashford back under new manager Michael Carrick, who remains optimistic about the player's return. Rashford is still under contract with United until 2028, giving the club leverage in determining his future.

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Status Watch
  • •Rashford's loan from Manchester United to Barcelona expires today.
  • •Barcelona chose not to activate the €30 million purchase option.
  • •Anthony Gordon's signing altered Barcelona's player priorities.
  • •Michael Carrick is open to Rashford's return to United.
  • •Rashford remains under contract with United until 2028.
Latest Updates
  • 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Report – 28-year-old Man United forward still prioritises move to Barcelona but keeping options open
  • 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rashford officially returns to Man Utd as Barcelona buy option expires
  • 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — Man United open door to Rashford return as Barcelona permanent buy option expires
What they're saying
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When Barcelona signed Marcus Rashford from Manchester United on a season-long loan ahead of the 2025/26 season, they negotiated a €30 million purchase option in the deal.The Englishman had a career ...

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Barcelona chose not to trigger the €30 million clause to make Marcus Rashford’s loan move permanent, and the option expired a couple of days ago.Rashford had a great impact during his spell at the...

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Barcelona’s option to sign Marcus Rashford (27) permanently has expired, ending the loan arrangement between the Blaugrana and Manchester United and confirming the England forward’s official retur...

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