Marcus Rashford reunited with former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney at St. James' Park as Barcelona consider making his loan move permanent for £26million
Marcus Rashford enjoyed a warm reunion with former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney before Barcelona's match against Newcastle United. The current Man United loanee made a point of greeting his parent club's all-time leading scorer at St. James' Park.
Rashford, 28, featured as a second-half substitute for Barcelona in the Champions League round of 16 first leg 1-1 draw. The England international bagged a brace against the Magpies earlier in the campaign.
His current employers are considering making his loan move permanent. Before kick-off, Rashford took a moment for a quick reunion with Rooney and his former England teammate Daniel Sturridge.
The former United colleagues enjoyed a brief but warm exchange pitchside at St. James' Park. They embraced and shared a quick laugh before the Barcelona forward made his way towards the dressing room.
Their meeting comes almost five months after Rooney questioned Rashford's displays at Old Trafford. Shortly after his loan switch to the Nou Camp, Rashford implied his difficulties at United stemmed from an "inconsistent environment".
Rooney was unsure about Rashford's explanation and maintained that the England international could have put in more effort during his time at Old Trafford. They spoke about Rashford on The Wayne Rooney Show.
He said: "I think the environment hasn't been right, but that is down to yourself. If you are not playing well or you get left out of the team, it is easier to blame the environment, whether that is right or wrong.
"I think that comes from how you apply yourself. In games we have seen with (Rashford) where we know he can do more, we know he can run more - that is nothing to do with an environment.
"I might be wrong here, I really like Marcus as a lad and as a person, but I think that is an easy one to throw at people."
Before his loan switch to Barcelona, Rashford was excluded from the United squad by previous head coach Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese boss loaned the striker to Aston Villa in January 2025, before approving a temporary transfer to Catalonia.
There is a chance Barcelona will seek to make Rashford's loan move permanent at the end of the campaign. The Blaugrana have an option to sign him outright for £26million, according to a clause in their loan deal with United.
Richard0010
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This talk here is stupid, sensless and without refinement. What concerns him buying his family and the stupid football he was playing at United. Everyone loved Rashford.
And in his comment it shows he love ❤️ him. You can say your own part that you love him not everyone love him. Idiot. And you guys should allow rashford to rest. When PSG came for him, i remembered because he love Man U he renewed with them and PSG offer was better than offer Man U put on table and still show their fans love. He renewed with them. Because he didn’t perform very well that same season he renewed which it can happen to anybody. You ingrate guys started bullying him up and down and the way he was treated what do you expect him to do… we’re all human being, he started coming late to training because his mind is out of the club already. Even if he go back to Man U, another club will still come for him on loan then when his contract ends he will pack all his belongings and leave the club. Birds of the feather. Ever since he left mention one striker that better than him in Man U. 2022/2023 season he scored 30goals and 9 assists. All the striker coming in since then no one near his record. Eyin werey, Oponu, Omo Aja 🐕, you think you’re the only one know how to talk.
marvelaj
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Mumu ni e, he has moved on already. The boy can buy all your family members and still have enough cash 💰 in his acct. Stop the hat£
This talk here is stupid, sensless and without refinement. What concerns him buying his family and the stupid football he was playing at United. Everyone loved Rashford.
AFerusmc6546
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
U b stupid fool like say na ur papa get united
Bocbenou
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My boss
Wiyikmtz
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
Must you type rubbish and show your foolishness at all times?🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
yobbenopz
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
Even if Barca don't sign him there are a lot of other teams who wants his services,he is just too good for Man U
Tababelms
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Stupid Africanz ..umhh ...as who ? idiot
Africans? I feel so sorry for your existence. You must be bitter and unwanted at most. Africans you say? You good for nothing asshole. Stop hating and stop being a racist. You had no reason to mention a while continent to make a point. Wonder what you bloodline looks like if you're this rotten and dumb. All whole family of dumbass
Richard0010
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
Mumu ni e, he has moved on already. The boy can buy all your family members and still have enough cash 💰 in his acct. Stop the hat£
Kisiklpuz
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
Stupid Africanz ..umhh ...as who ? idiot
Kisiklpuz
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
but he is playing champions league Manchester united is no where to be seen even in Europa conference 😂😂😂😂
poediklmru
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Even if Barca did not sign him we don’t want him back very lazy player. It’s funny how he’s sprinting in a barca jersey he’s a pure ingrate. I keep on saying that his attitude won’t let us have him back. He should just pray Barca sign him permanently
Nezbdisyz
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No!!he is a lazy player,that's why RA didn't like his behavior McGuire survive how,he didn't want to change let him gooooo.