Manchester United did not sit for discussions! » What decision did Barcelona make for the transfer of Marcus Rashford
Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Friday, February 27, 2026 23:43 / Updated Friday, February 27, 2026 23:49
Barcelona hoped in vain to get a discount on the amount to pay Manchester United to buy him Marcus Rashford. The English club did not accept negotiations on account of the transfer price, so the Spanish champion sent that it will pay the definitive purchase clause of 30 million euros.
The strategy tried by Barcelona to receive a discount on the price of Marcus Rashford did not give any results. Nor was the personal involvement of the English winger helpful in reducing Manchester United's claims.
The “Red Devils” bosses did not take into account the “desperation” that the player on loan in the summer invoked to stay at Camp Nou.
The La Liga leader's hope that an offer lower than Rashford's release clause would be considered was quickly dashed.
The Sun announced tonight that Barcelona had no choice and definitively resigned themselves to having to pay the 26 million pounds (30 million euros).
Marcus Rashford (left), in the first “El Clasico” of his career (Real Madrid – Barcelona 2-1, October 2025) // PHOTO: Getty Images
Manchester United had conveyed to the Catalan club that even 30 million represents an amount below the market share of the player, assessed by them between 55 and 60 million euros!
Marcus Rashford will sign a three-year contract with Barcelona
“Rashford is happy with the deal, despite having to take a cut from his £315,000-a-week wages to fit into the club's wage structure.
Barcelona have had to cut staff costs in recent seasons in order to comply with La Liga's financial fair play system. Los blaugranas would offer him Marcus Rashford a three-year contract”writes the quoted tabloid.
The English international exceeded all expectations at the Camp Nou team with 10 goals scored and 13 assists provided in 34 games (1,970 minutes played),
