Bhubaneswar: Manchester United Insert “Under‑€5M” Clause
Manchester United have reportedly added a penalty clause worth less than €5 million to the loan agreement sending Marcus Rashford to Barcelona this summer.
Season‑Long Loan With A €30M Potential Fee
Rashford is set to join Barca on a season‑long loan, which includes an option to buy next June for around €30 million. If Barcelona opts not to make the move permanent, the penalty clause activates .
Precedent: Penalty Clause In Sancho’s Chelsea Loan
United previously included a similar clause in Jadon Sancho’s loan to Chelsea last season. Chelsea paid approximately €5 million for opting not to sign him permanently .
Rashford’s Recent Loan History & Barca’s Registration Challenge
Previously loaned to Aston Villa, Rashford returned to Old Trafford but fell out of favour under Ruben Amorim. Barcelona now face their own challenges: financial constraints and La Liga registration rules could delay his official debut .
What This Means For Both Clubs
For Manchester United: The clause ensures some financial return if Barcelona do not commit.
For Barcelona: They must decide whether to pay the €30 million option or settle the smaller fee and let player return to Old Trafford.
In summary, this clever structuring gives Manchester United both short‑term earnings and a safety net, while Barcelona proceed with caution until they see Rashford’s performance.
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