Marcus Rashford has no intention of returning to Manchester United next season and ‘wants nothing to do with’ the club moving forward, despite interim manager Michael Carrick’s reported interest in securing his services. According to Football365.com.
Rashford dismisses Old Trafford return as Carrick eyes reunion
The 28-year-old England forward ‘lacks faith’ in the project at Old Trafford and will either join Barcelona permanently or find a new club this summer. Catalan website Sport reports that Rashford has completely ruled out a return to his boyhood club, putting him at odds with current interim management.
Barcelona signed Rashford on loan from United last summer, with the winger registering 10 goals and 13 assists across all competitions this season. The La Liga champions are open to signing Rashford permanently but are reportedly against paying the €30million buy option included in the agreement with the Red Devils.
Hansi Flick’s side will look to negotiate a new fee with United and are in a strong position due to the player’s desire to stay in Catalonia. Barcelona are the favourites to land Rashford in the summer transfer window, as the player would accept a pay cut to stay at the Nou Camp.
Rashford became ostracised at his boyhood club after a fallout with Ruben Amorim in December 2024, spending the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa. His former United team-mate Michael Carrick is now in charge as interim head coach until the end of the season, having won three out of three matches.
It has been reported that Carrick wants Rashford to return to the club if he remains in charge, but the latest developments suggest the player has no interest in reuniting. Former United defender Wes Brown has predicted Rashford to have a big World Cup, stating the forward is ‘absolutely flying’ at Barcelona and deserved his England recall.
