Rashford updates his profile, removing Barça as he prepares to return to United

Marcus Rashford will not continue at Barcelona. The club has decided not to activate the $32 million (€30M) purchase option agreed with Manchester United last summer as part of his loan deal. That means the English winger will return to Old Trafford and begin weighing his next move.

Rashford, who wanted to stay at Barça, has already started adjusting to his new reality—beginning with his social media. Until now, his Instagram bio listed him as a Barcelona and England international. In the last few hours, he has removed Barça from the description, leaving only the England national team.

He also changed his profile photo: instead of wearing a Barça jersey, he now appears in an England shirt. After a strong season in Barcelona—one that still wasn’t enough to convince club president Joan Laporta—the 26‑year‑old will have to decide whether to remain at United or look for a new club this summer.

The signing of Anthony Gordon, which effectively closed the door on Rashford’s continuity, was the final signal.

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