Man United is currently in a series of summer tours 2026. After the draw with PSG in Sweden, the "Red Devils" moved to Ireland to play a friendly match with Leeds United in the early morning of August 13 (Vietnam time). The team had their first training sessions from last weekend and Marcus Rashford also participated.
The reaction of fans in England is not yet predictable, but for "Red Devils" fans in Ireland, they welcomed Rashford very positively. Dozens of fans lined up to welcome their idols and many people asked to take photos and ask for Rashford's autographs. This is the first time after 18 months that the striker has returned to the Man United squad. The time playing for Barcelona, although beautiful, could not continue for the 28-year-old star.
Before moving to Barcelona to play football last season, Rashford wore jersey number 10 at Old Trafford. Currently, that number belongs to Matheus Cunha and the Brazilian striker also occupies the starting position on the left flank.
In a context where no team is interested, the buyout clause is only 30 million Euros but Barcelona also does not resolve it, Rashford understands that his upcoming future is his old home Old Trafford. He once played 426 matches for the "Red Devils" before moving to Barca. This time returning, this will be the last chance for the "Doctor" to play at the top level.
Marcus Rashford has not played for Man United since December 2024. New names such as Patrick Dorgu, Ayden Heaven, Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Benjamin Sesko, Karl Darlow, Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans have never played alongside the English striker. Even most of them have never trained together.
If the current coach is Ruben Amorim, Rashford is considered to have no chance left. However, the person currently in charge of the team is Carrick, so Rashford's chances are much brighter. Carrick understands his compatriot student very well and is ready to create another opportunity.
According to revelations from Manchester Evening News, Rashford has had continuous exchanges with coach Carrick over the past months, even during the time this striker and the England team participated in the 2026 World Cup. Carrick is ready to create more opportunities for his student, but Rashford's position at this time is no longer natural in the main squad. He is forced to compete for a position, even having to accept being a substitute in the early stages of next season. If there is a chance to start in the League Cup or FA Cup, Rashford should also seize it to prove his ability.
Although he is too familiar with the Man United environment, this is the first time Rashford has officially trained in the "Red Devils" shirt. If nothing changes, the 28-year-old striker may play in the final friendly match against AC Milan. It promises to be a reunion of many predestined relationships between Rashford and Amorim, who pushed him to the bench before leaving Old Trafford.
Everyone understands that the salary story is the biggest obstacle for Man United to continue keeping Rashford. The figure of 325,000 pounds/week is beyond the team's ability to bear, but if no partner asks to buy, Man United is forced to accept it. If no team asks to buy Rashford from now until the end of this week, the "Red Devils" should consider a long-term plan for the striker who grew up from the Carrington Academy. At this time, the left-back position already has Cunha and Rashford, if in the last minutes a team asks to buy and Man United sells Rashford, then the team may not have time to prepare for a new deal.
At this time, all developments show that Rashford will go another stage with Man United, a place that seemed to be forever the past of the 28-year-old star. If anything changes, it will happen during the time the team is still in Ireland.
