Marcus Rashford is loving life in Barcelona - and credits the club for helping him fall back in love with football again, with the England international pressing ahead with a permanent Man Utd exit
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Marcus Rashford has snubbed a return to Manchester United(Image: Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
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Marcus Rashford has no intention of returning to Manchester United from Barcelona this summer. And Rashford wants his long-term future resolved before England head to the 2026 World Cup in North America.
Rashford joined Barca on a season-long loan last summer, with a view to making the move permanent. Barca bosses agreed an option with their United counterparts to sign Rashford for £26m.
It has been suggested interim United boss Michael Carrick would attempt to persuade Rashford to resume his career at Old Trafford, if he got the job on a permanent basis.
But Rashford is loving live in Spain - and has told Barca he wants to remain at the Nou Camp. It's understood that even if Barca failed to meet the asking price, Rashford would look to join another club, rather than go back to United.
Rashford is willing to renegotiate his annual wages and accept reduced terms, it if helps seal a deal with Barca.
Rashford has thrived at Barca since turning his back on his hometown club, following a bust-up with former United boss Ruben Amorim. He has scored 10 goals in 33 appearances, including three in his last four, and provided 12 assists.
Rashford has put down some roots in Barcelona, after purchasing an apartment in one of the city's most exclusive districts.
Michael Carrick is reportedly keen to bring Rashford back - but the player wants to join Barcelona permanently
Michael Carrick is reportedly keen to bring Rashford back - but the player wants to join Barcelona permanently (Image: PA)
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Rashford credits the Catalan giants with making him falling in love with football again and rediscovering his best form, to win back a place in the England squad.
Rashford is expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel's final squad for the World Cup, but doesn't want speculation about his future hanging over him while he takes part in the tournament.
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