The forward liquidates assets in Manchester and returns to Hansi Flick’s training ground as the £26m ‘bargain’ transfer of the summer nears completion.
Marcus Rashford is reportedly preparing for a permanent life in Catalonia. New financial filings reveal the 28-year-old has withdrawn £8.5 million from his UK-based businesses, a move widely interpreted as the final step in severing his professional ties with Manchester after a career-long association with United.
Despite being placed in the “bomb squad” by former manager Ruben Amorim, Rashford has silenced his critics at the Spotify Camp Nou. With 10 goals and 13 assists in 34 appearances this season, Barcelona are now expected to trigger their £26 million purchase option a fee United are reportedly beginning to regret given his skyrocketing market value.
The Financial Roadmap: Liquidating the Manchester Empire
According to The Sun, Rashford’s recent business maneuvers suggest a permanent relocation is imminent:
- MUCS Enterprises: Rashford withdrew £7.5m from his image rights company, which still holds £12.6m in assets.
- MUCS Properties: The forward has taken nearly £1m in cash from his property firm, which manages 11 investment properties across Manchester.
Injury Boost: Back for Levante
While financial news dominated the headlines, Barcelona fans received a major boost on the pitch. After missing the heavy Copa del Rey loss to Atletico Madrid, Rashford has officially returned to training under Hansi Flick.
A Barcelona club statement confirmed:
“The blaugranes were out on Camp Tito Vilanova… boosted today with Pedri and Rashford joining in for part of the session with the group.”
The Permanent Deal: A Financial Sacrifice?
Currently earning £350,000-a-week at Old Trafford, Rashford is reportedly willing to accept a “minor pay decrease” to fit into Barcelona’s strict wage structure. For United, the £26m windfall would be a vital addition to Michael Carrick’s summer budget, though the hierarchy remains “furious” that such a low release clause was agreed upon during the Amorim era.
Miguel Manjate is a football journalist and editor covering the Premier League, European competitions, and transfer news, with a strong focus on match analysis and data-driven reporting.
