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Rashford Returns to Man United After Barcelona Declines €30 m Option

7/31/2026

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Marcus Rashford will leave Barcelona and rejoin Manchester United for the 2026-27 season after the club declined the €30 million purchase option.
He scored 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 games, helping Barcelona win LaLiga and the Spanish Supercopa.
Manchester United, whose contract runs until 30 June 2028, may demand up to €40 million and prefers not to sell to an English rival.

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Marcus Rashford will leave Barcelona and rejoin Manchester United for the 2026-27 season after the club declined the €30 million purchase option.
He scored 14 goals and 14 assists in 49 games, helping Barcelona win LaLiga and the Spanish Supercopa.
Manchester United, whose contract runs until 30 June 2028, may demand up to €40 million and prefers not to sell to an English rival.