Barcelona Must Pay Penalty If Rashford Isn’t Signed Permanently

According to trusted journalist Fabrizio Romano, the agreement between United and Barcelona includes a penalty clause. If Barça decide not to make Rashford’s move permanent in June 2026, they will still be required to pay a fee of under €5 million to Manchester United.

The purchase option is reportedly set at €30 million, but this penalty clause adds extra financial pressure should Rashford not impress enough to warrant a full transfer.

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Man Utd Repeat the Jadon Sancho Strategy

This isn’t the first time Manchester United have used this tactic. In 2024, Jadon Sancho was loaned to Chelsea under a similar structure. When Chelsea sent him back without activating the buy clause, they still had to pay a €5 million penalty.

Now, United are applying the same method with Rashford, ensuring financial return even if the deal doesn't go through permanently.

Rashford’s Loan Spells Continue

Before joining Barcelona, Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa. Although Villa had a buy option, they chose not to pursue it, sending the forward back to Old Trafford.

Now, he’s landed at Camp Nou, eager for a fresh start and a chance to reignite his form under Barça’s new project.

What This Means for Barcelona Fans

This deal gives Barcelona short-term quality with long-term flexibility. But if Rashford fails to make a significant impact, the club still risks paying a fee just to send him back.

Will Rashford shine in La Liga? Can he become a permanent fixture in Barça’s future attack?

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