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Rashford Says Final Goodbye to Barcelona Ahead of Man Utd Return
Paul Parker said Rashford has one last chance to win back Manchester United fans after Barcelona passed on a €26 million permanent deal.
Marcus Rashford is preparing to return to Manchester United after Barcelona declined to trigger the £26 million permanent transfer option in his loan agreement.
Barcelona opted against retaining Rashford, recruiting Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon for £69.3 million instead, leaving the England international surplus to requirements despite his 14 goals and 14 assists.
Former player Paul Parker told media that Rashford "should be embarrassed" by his exit, arguing this is "absolutely his last chance" to rebuild trust with teammates.
As United's highest earner on £325,000 per week, Rashford faces immediate pressure to demonstrate consistent effort in training and conduct, as Parker warned fans won't accept him after a single performance.
While Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Roma maintain interest, Rashford's £325,000 weekly salary remains a significant barrier to a permanent departure despite his last United appearance in December 2024.
Borrowed by FC Barcelona from Manchester United last season, Marcus Rashford will not be kept by the Catalan club, announced Thursday the 28-year-old English international attacker.
Before reuniting with Manchester United, Marcus Rashofrd posted a message this Thursday to the attention of FC Barcelona to see again on his Instagram account.
Marcus Rashford, the 28-year-old English footballer who returned to Manchester United in the English Premier League, made a farewell post about Barcelona.