The 28-year-old has been with England at the World Cup Megan Briggs/Getty Images
July 16, 2026 Updated 5:19 pm EDT
Marcus Rashford’s £40million ($53.1m; €47.1m) Manchester United exit clause has expired meaning any sale will now need to be negotiated.
The 28-year-old, who has been with England at the World Cup, will now, as things stand, return to training with other team-mates who were involved in the latter stages of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona, who held the option to make the move permanent for €30m but opted against doing so.
Any approaches for the forward will now be considered by all parties, who is otherwise contracted at Old Trafford to 2028.
The exit clause was not available to United’s two biggest rivals, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Sources with knowledge of the situation, who spoke anonymously as they were not authorised to do so publicly, have told The Athletic that the player has turned down proposals, some of them more lucrative than his current deal.
Rashford made 49 appearances in all competitions for Barcelona last season, scoring 14 goals and adding 14 assists.
His role at Barcelona next season is now likely to be filled by England team-mate Anthony Gordon following his €80m arrival from Newcastle United.
Rashford came through United’s academy and has made more than 400 appearances for his boyhood club.
He has scored 138 goals since making his debut in February 2016, but has not played for the club since December 2024.
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