Deco confirmed that the liga title champion would have no penalty to pay if he decided not to recruit him definitively next summer. United has placed a purchase option for Rashford, currently in great shape, but Barça seems determined to wait for the end of the season before making a decision.
Rashford: Plan C of FC Barcelona
The fragile financial situation of FC Barcelona prevented the club from recruiting left wingers Nico Williams and Luis Diaz, targets of choice. The first stayed at the Athletic Club and the second in Bayern Munich. Finally, the La Liga title champion recruited Rashford for a season on loan from Manchester United, with an option to buy 26 million pounds Sterling (30 million euros/35 million dollars) next summer.
The excellent beginnings of Rashford far from Manchester United
The English international made a dazzling beginnings in Catalonia, proving its importance in the eyes of coach Hansi Flick at the start of the season. Rashford has played the eight Barça games so far, including a double -fed double against Newcastle in the Champions League, as well as three assists in Liga. The Catalans wish to analyze the performance of Rashford throughout the 2025-26 season before making a decision as to its potential future at the club.
Questioned by Mundo Deportivo, Deco denied rumors that Barça would be required to pay a penalty if he decided not to recruit Rashford next summer.
“He is on a simple loan, without penalty, and if we want, we have an option to buy”, said Deco. It is too early to talk about decisions for next season, but the important thing is that we are satisfied with him. What we thought he could bring us, he brings it. He is a very high level player; He exploded very early, then he experienced superb seasons in United, then more complicated years of management with changes in coaches, and perhaps he also experienced difficulties because he was required a lot from him. But we are satisfied with him; It is the most important. These are not decisions yet; Now you have to focus on coming matches. A decision will be made, but it is not yet discussed.
However, he did not give much information concerning the details of the purchase option. “I don't know, (the purchase price) is not so high, but I don't need to say it either, there is a contract”
