Barcelona ‘not yet 100% decided’ on Marcus Rashford’s future as Man Utd star determined to stay

TL;DR

Barcelona is still evaluating Marcus Rashford's future as his loan nears its end, with Hansi Flick's input being crucial. Rashford is eager to stay at the club and is willing to accept a pay cut to secure his position.

Key points

Rashford scored in Barcelona's 2-0 win over Celta Vigo.
His future at the club is not yet decided.
Rashford wants to stay and is open to a pay cut.

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ELCHE, SPAIN - JANUARY 31: Marcus Rashford of FC Barcelona celebrates after scoring his team's third goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Elche CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Manuel Martinez Valero on January 31, 2026 in Elche, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images) | Getty Images Marcus Rashford was on target again for Barcelona on Saturday, scoring the second goal in a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo as Hansi Flick’s side moved 11 points clear at the top of the table. And his latest strike appears to have brought a fresh round of speculation about his future as he heads towards the end of his loan at Camp Nou. Reporter Matteo Moretto has provided an update and says “Marcus Rashford’s future at Barcelona is not yet 100% decided.” The club are said to be still evaluating their options, while it’s noted that “Hansi Flick will have some weight in the final decision.” Rashford’s future is also the topic of an update in Mundo Deportivo. The daily sports papers reports that Rashford “wants to stay and believes he is doing enough to deserve a continuation.” MD even go as far as to say “the player is confident he will stay at Barça” and that the Manchester United man is willing to take a pay cut and wants his situation resolved before the World Cup. Rashford has posted impressive numbers this season but the numbers required to keep him at the club are one of the main reasons why doubts have appeared over his continuity. Flick’s decision to use him sparingly recently – he hasn’t started any of Barça’s last four matches despite being out injured – have also raised further question marks about his future with the Catalans past the end of the season.

Q&A

What is Marcus Rashford's current situation with Barcelona?

Marcus Rashford is on loan at Barcelona, and while he has performed well, the club has not yet made a final decision regarding his future.

Why is there uncertainty about Rashford's future at Barcelona?

Uncertainty exists due to Hansi Flick's recent decisions to use Rashford sparingly and the financial considerations involved in keeping him at the club.

Is Marcus Rashford willing to take a pay cut to stay at Barcelona?

Yes, Marcus Rashford is reportedly willing to take a pay cut as he believes he deserves to continue playing for Barcelona.