Barcelona on-loan forward’s future enters ‘unknown territory’ as parent club sack manager | OneFootball

Earlier today, Manchester United made a major announcement, confirming that they had parted ways with head coach Ruben Amorim.

After a disappointing run of results and friction with the board, the Portuguese tactician was relieved of his duties earlier today, with club legend Darren Fletcher taking over on an interim basis.

Door open for Rashford to return?

This development may have a major impact on the future of Marcus Rashford, who is currently on loan at FC Barcelona from Manchester United.

Indeed, according to SPORT, the English forward’s future has entered ‘unknown territory’ after Manchester United’s decision to sack Amorim.

Rashford left United after having a falling-out with the Portuguese manager over the past year. Having initially spent the second half of the last season on loan at Aston Villa, he secured a move to Barcelona in the summer.

Will Rashford remain at Barcelona next season? (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)

Rashford’s future at Manchester United had been effectively sealed under Amorim. The differences between coach and player were irreconcilable, and the club backed a manager with the intention of entrusting him with a long-term project.

Barça acquired a €30 million purchase option for the attacker as part of the loan deal. Given how he has performed so far, the plan is to sign him permanently, but the club had hoped to renegotiate those terms.

However, Amorim’s dismissal could now change Manchester United’s stance, as the club may look to bring back their great homegrown talent to lead a new project.

Barcelona’s plan was, and remains, to commit to Rashford provided the financial conditions are favourable. That could mean either reducing the transfer fee or extending the loan, something the Red Devils are now expected to reject outright.

Before this new situation emerged, Rashford had made it clear that he was working hard in order to stay at Barcelona, which until now has been his sole wish. It remains to be seen whether Amorim’s departure will change his thinking.