Marcus Rashford: What does the future hold for Manchester United forward?
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is at a career crossroads after returning from a loan at Barcelona. The club is currently assessing his future given his high salary and the team's financial restructuring.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Marcus Rashford spent last season on loan at Barcelona
Manchester United reporter Published 20 July 2026, 09:26 BST Marcus Rashford's World Cup ended with a considered and thoughtful social media post, issued in the aftermath of England's amazing 6-4 third-place play-off victory over France in Miami.
Disappointments are guaranteed in football, he said, before opening out in a more positive vein and stating firmly: "Keep believing in us. Our time will come."
He added: "Now it's time for me to rest, reflect, spend some quality time with family and friends, and come back a better version of myself."
'Reflect' is the big word in that overview.
At 28, Rashford is moving into what should be the prime years of his career.
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