Rashford Keeps Future Open While Barcelona Faces Financial Uncertainty
Currently on loan from Manchester United, Marcus Rashford has refrained from confirming any long-term commitment to Barcelona, despite growing interest in securing his services permanently.
The England forward was sent on loan after falling down the pecking order under new United boss Ruben Amorim. Barcelona secured a clause allowing them to make the deal permanent for £30 million—considerably less than Rashford’s previous valuation before a decline in form at Old Trafford.
However, doubts remain over Barcelona’s financial standing. With La Liga’s strict salary cap rules, there are questions about whether the club will be able to officially register Rashford for the new season. Similar problems arose last year with Dani Olmo and Pau Victor, the former missing matches while the club resolved financial compliance issues.
When asked by Sport, a Catalan outlet, about the situation, Rashford remained calm:
> “It’s not something I’m thinking about. That’s up to the club. My focus is training and being ready when the season starts.”
The 27-year-old appears to be taking a short-term mindset, saying he wants to “live in the moment” rather than speculate on a future beyond this season.
Rashford made his Barcelona debut during a pre-season friendly win over Vissel Kobe in late July. Yet, his appearance was cut short just half an hour after coming on—a move some labeled embarrassing. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick quickly defended the decision, explaining that Rashford is still regaining fitness after a recent injury.
> “He’s slightly behind the rest of the team in training,” Flick noted. “We’re easing him in gradually.”
Before heading to Spain, Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa, where he impressed by helping them reach the latter stages of the Champions League. Meanwhile, his parent club, Manchester United, failed to qualify for European competition.
Looking ahead, Rashford believes his positional flexibility can be an asset.
> “I can operate across the front line and score from different areas,” he said. “It’s about being unpredictable and capitalising on chances.”
Whether Barcelona ultimately triggers the purchase option remains uncertain. What’s clear is that Rashford is determined to prove his value in what could be a make-or-break campaign.
