Barcelona have stopped stalling and made the decision on Marcus Rashford’s future.
Barcelona have reportedly chosen not to activate their €30 million buy option for England international forward Marcus Rashford, as he is set for a return to Manchester United.
The report of Barcelona’s decision arrived today, Wednesday, June 10, five days before the June 15 contractual deadline to trigger the buy-out clause.
Sporting director Deco attempted to negotiate a reduced transfer package or secure a secondary, consecutive loan extension, but Manchester United stood their ground on the non-negotiable figure.
The collapse of the deal was cemented following Barcelona’s capture of Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon for €70 million plus variables, with Barcelona prioritising the younger forward’s pressing capabilities over Rashford’s match-winning prowess.
End of the road for Marcus Rashford
The rejection marks a frustrating end to what was widely considered a successful, resurgent season for the 28-year-old attacker in Spain.
After arriving on loan from Old Trafford last summer following a falling out with Ruben Amorim, Rashford revitalised his career under Flick, accumulating 49 total appearances and delivering 28 combined goals and assists across all competitions.
Most notably, the forward immortalised his short stay by firing home a spectacular, decisive free-kick against Real Madrid to secure a Clásico victory that directly contributed to Barcelona successfully retaining their LALIGA crown.
Having previously expressed a desire to settle down permanently in Catalonia, Rashford has been left hanging. Subsequently, he has removed Barcelona from his social media bios.