Marcus Rashford’s Barcelona Loan Safe Despite Rumours

Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué dismissed reports that Barcelona plan to end Marcus Rashford’s loan early. Barca assured Rashford’s representatives of their confidence in him, with Balagué supporting Gary Lineker’s claim that the forward faces unfair criticism. Despite slow form, the 27-year-old remains backed, with Manchester United holding a £20m option-to-buy clause at season’s end.

For the football world, Marcus Rashford’s future at Barcelona has become a topic of speculation after reports suggested the club were considering ending his loan early. However, Spanish journalist Guillem Balagué dismissed the claims as “absolute rubbish,” confirming that Barça have full confidence in the Manchester United loanee. Rashford, who joined the Catalan giants this summer after a promising loan spell at Aston Villa, is still working to rediscover his best form but remains highly regarded by the club.

Balagué also supported Gary Lineker’s view that Rashford has faced unfair criticism, much of it racially motivated, pointing out that Barça reassured his representatives about their faith in his potential. Rashford, now 27, is entering his prime years and still has time to rebuild his career, especially with United including an option-to-buy clause worth around £20 million in the loan deal.

While El Nacional initially reported the early exit rumors, Barcelona themselves have quashed them. Rashford has recently been recalled to the England squad, signaling that his career remains on track despite the noise around him. The question now lingers whether he will stay permanently in Spain or return to Old Trafford at the end of the season.