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Fichajes reports that Barcelona’s sporting management has decided that a €30 million move for Rashford doesn’t align with the club’s current plans. Their focus is on financial stability and addressing positions deemed more urgent.
Atlético Madrid, meanwhile, has positioned itself as a serious contender. The Rojiblancos are willing to meet Manchester United’s €30 million asking price. Rashford’s pace, physicality, and experience in top-level matches make him an ideal fit for Diego Simeone’s tactical approach.
Barcelona hold a clause that allows the club to turn Rashford’s loan into a permanent move next summer for €30 million. Barcelona has made no final decision, but Rashford has made his stance clear.
The forward has said he wants to remain with the Catalan side and does not intend to head back to Man Utd.
“Of course, what I want is to stay at Barca,” Rashford told Sport. “It’s the ultimate goal, but it’s not the reason I’m training hard and giving my all. The purpose is to win. Barca is a huge, fantastic club, built to win titles. There is pressure here, but it’s not negative pressure; it’s the kind you crave as a player, the kind I want and have always wanted as a footballer.
“I can’t be in a place where there aren’t high expectations; for me, it’s harder to stay motivated and give my best at a club where the demands aren’t at their peak. I’m in the perfect place and environment to continue my journey as a footballer, so I’m just trying to give my best every day and help the team win. We’ll see what happens next summer.”
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