Rashford bids farewell to Barcelona ahead of Manchester United return
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Marcus Rashford expressed his gratitude to Barcelona after completing a season-long loan, where he scored 14 goals and provided 14 assists in 49 matches. Despite helping the club win La Liga, Barcelona chose not to sign him permanently, opting instead for Anthony Gordon from Newcastle. Rashford prepares to return to Manchester United, where he is expected to reunite with former teammate Michael Carrick, now the manager. He concluded his time in Spain with a heartfelt message on Instagram, thanking Barcelona for a memorable experience.
- •Rashford scored 14 goals during his loan at Barcelona.
- •He provided 14 assists in 49 appearances across all competitions.
- •Barcelona opted not to make the loan move permanent.
- •Marcus Rashford is set to return to Manchester United.
- •He previously played for United in December 2024.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — Marcus Rashford says goodbye to FC Barcelona, returns to Manchester United
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — Rashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return
"Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future still uncertain."I've enjoyed every moment and will take many special memories with me."
"Marcus Rashford scored a goal in the match that secured FC Barcelona's 2026 La Liga win. He wrote a thank you in his goodbye to the club.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 11:23 PMMarcus Rashford says goodbye to FC Barcelona, returns to Manchester United
Marcus Rashford scored a goal in the match that secured FC Barcelona's 2026 La Liga win. He wrote a thank you in his goodbye to the club.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 3:37 PMRashford says final goodbye to Barcelona ahead of Man Utd return
Marcus Rashford thanked Barcelona for "special memories" as he prepares to return to Manchester United with his future still uncertain."I've enjoyed every moment and will take many special memories with me."
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