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Marcus Rashford news
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The gist
Marcus Rashford returned to Manchester United after an 18-month exile, scoring 14 goals on loan at Barcelona. He now faces transfer speculation ahead of the September 1 deadline.
Background
Rashford was exiled from Manchester United under former manager Ruben Amorim, with his last competitive appearance in December 2024. He spent last season on loan at Barcelona, where he helped win La Liga. Now back at United under new manager Michael Carrick, his future remains uncertain as the transfer window closes.
How it unfolded
- Dec 2024Rashford made his last competitive appearance for Manchester United under Ruben Amorim before being exiled.
- 2025 -26 seasonRashford spent the season on loan at Barcelona, scoring 14 goals and providing 15 assists in 49 appearances, helping them win La Liga.
- Aug 15, 2026Rashford made his first United appearance in 20 months, coming off the bench in a 4-2 pre-season defeat to AC Milan.
- Aug 19, 2026Rashford thanked Jamie Carragher for defending him on a podcast, saying he wants to play without his name being mentioned every day.
- Aug 20, 2026Reports say Rashford decided not to demand the No. 10 shirt, signaling a fresh start under Michael Carrick.
Who’s saying what
- Manager
- Michael Carrick said Rashford has returned 'fantastically well' and is looking forward to working with him.
- Teammate
- Harry Maguire backed Rashford to stay, saying 'He can improve us for sure.'
- Analysts
- Sky Sports notes doubt remains over whether Rashford will stay, with interest from elite clubs and his contract complicating a move.
Still unverified
Rashford's decision not to demand the No. 10 shirt is based on reports and not officially confirmed.