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# Marcus Rashford leaves Man United in no doubt with three-word transfer message

- **Source:** 
- **Published:** 25 May
- **Club:** Manchester United
- **Original URL:** https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/marcus-rashford-man-united-barcelona-34007098

Having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford under both Erik ten Hag and Ruben Amorim, Rashford looked elsewhere, initially with Aston Villa before moving to Barcelona on loan. He's flourished in Spain, finding the net 14 times across all competitions while providing 14 assists as the club secured the La Liga title.

Rashford's performances have been sufficient to secure a place in Thomas Tuchel's England squad for the forthcoming World Cup, though his club future remains unclear. It's widely known that Barcelona hold an option to sign Rashford for £26million, although there's been some negotiation around the transfer fee.

As the campaign drew to a close, the player indicated his preference to remain in Catalonia, despite being presented with an opportunity to return to Manchester. A recent snub may have revealed Rashford's genuine intentions and a fresh social media update could provide further clarity.

Rashford featured in his final Barcelona fixture this season on Saturday against Valencia, and a day following the 3-1 loss, he posted a meaningful message on Instagram. He accompanied a photograph of himself in Barcelona kit and footage of him hoisting the La Liga trophy with the words: "Always a pleasure. Season 25/26. Hungry for more."

The phrase "hungry for more" seems to suggest Rashford is keen to build on his Spanish success with a permanent move to Barcelona next season. The post emerged just days after he faced criticism for apparently overlooking United while thanking coaches and clubs following his Three Lions World Cup selection.

The 28-year-old took to Instagram and wrote: "Special thanks to Unai [Emery], Hansi [Flick], Thomas [Tuchel], Aston Villa, Barcelona and England for believing in me when things got tough."

United's absence from this list didn't go unnoticed, with supporters criticising him for neglecting to mention his boyhood club. The forward subsequently clarified matters on X.

Rashford responded: "To make my IG story clear. It's not a dig of any sort! I'm a MU supporter, and that remains. I was showing gratitude to the clubs and coaches that I have worked with over the past 18 months, they have played a big role in this England call-up."

Last week, team-mate Frenkie de Jong backed him to stay at Barcelona. When asked whether the Englishman should remain, De Jong told Sport: "Yes, I believe so.

"In the minutes he's played, he has given us a lot: goals, assists, depth. He is a fast player, who threatens rival defences. I would be delighted if he continued with us.

"He arrived here with a lot of enthusiasm. He was very happy to be here and from the first moment he arrived you could already see that he wanted to stay. He's tried to adapt as best he could and I've seen him do well."