Marcus Rashford, thriving at Barcelona with explosive assists and flair, now faces scathing accusations over many aspects.
The England star has rediscovered joy at Camp Nou—nine goals, nine assists in 31 outings—silencing Old Trafford critics who deemed him surplus under Ruben Amorim.
Hansi Flick rotates him smartly behind Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, praising his finishing and control amid a La Liga title charge.
That pull comes from interim United boss Michael Carrick, who reportedly wants Rashford back at Old Trafford should he land the permanent role after steadying the post-Amorim ship with City and Arsenal scalps.
Per The Telegraph, Carrick eyes reuniting with his ex-teammate despite Rashford’s frosty Amorim exit—where the Portuguese preferred his 63-year-old goalkeeping coach as sub over an uncommitted forward.
Barcelona holds a £26m buy option, but Marcus Rashford dreams of permanent Blaugrana, declaring in December: “What I want is to stay at Barça… a huge fantastic club… I’m totally settled.” Flick covets his versatility, though rotation tempers starts (18 of 31).
Manchester United, eyeing wage relief with his deal to 2028, reassigned his No.10 to Matheus Cunha—signalling closure.
Rashford’s Catalan bloom contrasts United’s media glare: “At Barcelona, the focus isn’t always on Marcus,” notes a source, crediting his smile’s return to less scrutiny.
Carrick’s nod offers a clean slate via shared history, but reunion feels remote—Rashford’s camp silent on nostalgia amid Blaugrana harmony.
Barcelona weighs triggering the clause or haggling for discounts, leveraging United’s desperation. Marcus Rashford prioritises trophies over sentiment; Camp Nou’s treble push trumps Old Trafford limbo.
Rashford holds all the power this summer: trigger Barcelona’s £26m option for Camp Nou permanence, or heed Carrick’s United siren call.
With Flick’s rotation suiting his revival and Old Trafford wounds fresh, Catalonia beckons brightest—his smile stays Blaugrana.
With Carrick’s fate and Flick’s option pending, Rashford holds the cards—his smile now Blaugrana-bright.
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