The Manchester United loanee was asked about his future after helping Barcelona beat Real Madrid to seal the La Liga title at Camp Nou
Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford was quizzed about his immediate future after Barcelona title win
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Marcus Rashford admitted he would love to extend his spell at Barcelona, though he remains unsure what will happen this summer. The 28‑year‑old, on loan from Manchester United, scored the opening goal against Real Madrid with a stunning free‑kick on Sunday night.
Ferran Torres doubled the lead minutes later as Hansi Flick's side sealed the La Liga title with a 2‑0 win over their biggest rivals. Rashford is living out a childhood dream with a successful season in Spain after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
With the campaign nearing its end, speculation continues to surround the England international's future. Barcelona hold a £26million purchase option to make his move permanent, and while Rashford has repeatedly said he would love to stay in Catalonia, he admitted post‑match that he still does not know what the future holds.
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"I don't know. I am not a magician, but if I was, I would stay. So we will see," Rashford said in the mixed zone.
The forward is far from a guaranteed starter given the wealth of attacking talent at Flick's disposal in Catalonia. He is competing with the likes of Lamine Yamal and Raphinha for a place in the side, while Barca's continued reliance on their academy has often left him operating from the bench.
Reports have suggested the Spanish giants, who continue to face financial difficulties, are unlikely to trigger Rashford's buyout clause while other indications say the transfer fee and wage package are viewed as too high.
Flick has continued to field questions regarding Rashford's future, with the player not necessarily assured of a welcome return to Manchester. A clash of personalities with Ruben Amorim was at the root of his exit, and even a change in management may not be enough to earn him another opportunity.
The German coach has spoken about his loanee, saying: "I'm very happy with Marcus. He has shown his quality and he scored an important goal. I can't say anything about his future, we have to focus on the matches until the end of the season."
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