Manchester United may consider recalling Marcus Rashford to the club after parting ways with Rúben Amorim, while Barcelona has yet to decide on exercising the buyout clause, leaving Rashford's future uncertain and open.
On 6 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Marcus Rashford's future has entered its most uncertain phase since leaving Manchester United. The sacking of Rúben Amorim as manager has become a key factor that could drastically change the career path of the English forward.
Previously, Rashford’s path with the "Red Devils" seemed closed off when Amorim took charge. The relationship between the two sides deteriorated severely, leading Rashford to move out on loan during the summer and be excluded from the first team before eventually transferring to Barcelona.
Barcelona agreed to include a buyout option set at 40 million euros, but the club's original plan was to negotiate a reduced fee or extend the loan period. However, Amorim’s dismissal may harden Manchester United's stance compared to before.
According to Sporrt, a prominent Spanish media outlet, Manchester United might reconsider bringing back their "key homegrown talent" to Old Trafford as a core part of a new project. Previously, the club stood firmly behind the coach who invested heavily in reshaping the team and decided to release several iconic players, including Rashford.
Barcelona maintains its position that they want Rashford to stay if the financial terms are favorable. Meanwhile, Manchester United is expected to reject any loan extension proposals outright and is ready to recall the player immediately if the agreed transfer fee is not met.
Simultaneously, sentiment in England has clearly shifted, with many fans expressing support for Rashford on social media. They view Amorim’s sacking as proof that the 28-year-old player was not the problem as previously perceived.
Before this major change, Rashford consistently emphasized that his sole desire was to succeed at Barcelona and that he was ready to give his all to continue playing at Camp Nou. Nevertheless, the power shift at Old Trafford may force him to reconsider his future once again.
What once seemed clear-cut is now wide open, and Marcus Rashford’s future hangs more precariously than ever before.