Marcus Rashford\u2019s late free kick against Real Madrid was framed by the player as a fitting finale to his time at Barcelona, but the club\u2019s decision over a permanent transfer remains unresolved.<\/p>\n
It has been widely reported that the freshly crowned league champions will not trigger the $35.3 million (\u00a326 million, \u20ac30 million) buy-option in Rashford\u2019s loan deal. Bar\u00e7a are said to be exploring alternatives, including a second season on loan or a renegotiated fee. United, however, reportedly have no interest in any adjustments to the original arrangement, particularly as a queue of alternative suitors forms.<\/p>\n
Rashford has been reticent since Barcelona\u2019s reluctance to seal his permanent arrival emerged. When asked about his future after the showpiece fixture he sounded content. \u201cThis is the perfect way I want it to end,\u201d Rashford told ESPN. \u201cI\u2019m very happy, I just want to enjoy today. I live in the moment. At the end of the season we will see. I came here to win and we do this, so I’m very happy. It\u2019s an incredible feeling.\u201d<\/p>\n
He went on to make clear where he would like to remain. \u201cI am not a magician, but if I was, I would stay,\u201d he told assembled reporters on Sunday. \u201cWe will see.<\/p>\n
\u201cI came here to win. I want to win as many things as I can. This is one more to add to this. This is a wonderful team, they\u2019re going to win so much in the future; to be a part of that would be special.\u201d<\/p>\n
Pressed for certainty he offered little more. \u201cI don\u2019t know,\u201d was all he would offer to direct questions of whether he was staying at Barcelona.<\/p>\n
Manager Hansi Flick set an immediate target for the champions. \u201cWe want to reach 100 points,\u201d Barcelona\u2019s grieving coach warned. \u201cIt\u2019s still possible. This is the next goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rashford is expected to play a significant role in the run-in while Lamine Yamal recovers from a hamstring injury. There is then the World Cup with England, where he may very well be a starter for Thomas Tuchel, before attention turns to his next club.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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