Marcus Rashford has thanked Barcelona for an unforgettable spell after the Spanish champions decided against making his loan move permanent, forcing the England forward to return to Manchester United ahead of the new Premier League season. Marcus Rashford, 28, spent the 2025/26 campaign at the Catalan club, scoring 14 goals and providing 14 assists in 49 appearances as Barcelona retained the LaLiga title and lifted the Spanish Supercopa. Barcelona had the option to sign Rashford permanently for around €30m, but chose not to activate the clause. The England international confirmed his departure from FC Barcelona with a heartfelt message on his official Instagram page. “I’m very grateful to everyone at the club for making my time here such a positive and memorable experience,” Rashford wrote.