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According to a report from Manchester Evening News published on June 10, 2026, Marcus Rashford has removed all mentions of Barcelona from his social media profiles after the Spanish champions chose not to exercise the £26 million option to make his loan move permanent.
The Manchester United attacker spent the 2025/26 campaign on loan with the Catalan club and had reportedly been open to extending his stay following a successful season in Spain. However, Barcelona have decided against triggering the agreed purchase clause before its expiration, bringing an end to the prospect of a permanent transfer on the previously negotiated terms.
Rashford enjoyed a productive spell during his time at the club, registering 28 goal contributions across all competitions and helping Barcelona achieve domestic success. Despite those impressive numbers, the club have reportedly decided to pursue different attacking options that better align with their future plans and tactical objectives.
Shortly after the decision became public, noticeable changes appeared across Rashford’s social media accounts. Mentions of Barcelona were removed from his profile descriptions, while his profile pictures and related content were updated to reflect his focus on international duty with England ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Many observers viewed the swift changes as a response to Barcelona’s decision not to complete the transfer.
The club’s choice is understood to be part of a broader review of the squad, with Barcelona focusing on alternative transfer targets as they continue shaping their team for the future. As a result, Rashford is now expected to return to Manchester United when preparations begin for the new season.
Although the move did not materialise, Rashford remains an important figure for England and will now turn his attention to the World Cup. A strong tournament could enhance his reputation further and potentially generate fresh interest from clubs seeking attacking reinforcements later in the transfer window.
