England striker Marcus Rashford has officially returned to Manchester United after the expiration of his loan spell at FC Barcelona, with the Spanish champions opting against making the move permanent.
Barça had an option to make Rashford’s move permanent for around €30 million ($34m), but opted against taking it up despite his performances for the club last season.
The Catalan club were still open to bringing him back for a lower fee or for a second loan spell, but the additions of Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi appear to have closed the door on the England forward.
Confirming his exit from Barcelona, Rashford said: “I’m very grateful to everyone at the club for making my time here such a positive and memorable experience.”
“I’ve enjoyed every moment and will take many special memories with me. I wish the club and all its supporters the very best of luck and every success in the season ahead.”
Rashford, 28, is currently on holiday after forming part of the England squad which finished third at the World Cup this month.
As things stand, he is expected back at Carrington in early August to join United’s preparations for the new Premier League season, which kicks off with a visit to newly promoted Hull City on Aug. 22.
