Rashford’s Barcelona Chapter: Not Heading Back to Manchester United Just Yet
3 February 2026
Rashford’s Barcelona stay taking shape
The English star has settled in Barcelona after buying a new apartment, signaling his willingness to stay even if Barcelona does not exercise the buy option. He arrived on a one-year loan last summer with a view to a permanent transfer, and Barcelona officials have been negotiating a 26‑million‑pound purchase with Manchester United.
His exit from United occurred under the previous manager, but with Michael Carrick at the helm, reports suggest United might try to convince him to return if his Barça stint ends on a sour note for no good reason other than a stubborn transfer policy. The Mirror reports Rashford is enjoying life in Spain and has told Barça he wants to stay at the Camp Nou, even if the price tag remains steep.
What the deal could mean and how he’s performing
Sources say Rashford is ready to renegotiate his salary to help close the move, should Barça decide to trigger the buy option. On the field, he has been in good form: 10 goals in 33 appearances for Barça, including three goals in his last four matches, plus 12 assists, illustrating why a permanent switch could make sense for both sides.
Media chatter notes that Rashford’s life in Barcelona—he has even bought a home in an upscale district—adds weight to the idea that he intends to stay beyond the loan. There’s also talk he could be named in England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup, provided his current performances hold up.
As the transfer window weighs on decisions, the question remains: will Rashford commit to Barça, or will United push for a reunion? Either way, the plot thickens and football fans start updating their transfer bingo cards.
He’s clearly enjoying life in Spain; let’s just hope the rent payments don’t come with a right-back’s salary. Punchline incoming: first punchline here, because even footballers need a good mortgage joke. And second punchline: if football had a Wi‑Fi radius, Rashford would probably sign the hotspot for Barça’s signal strength—stronger than United’s voicemail, apparently.
