Marcus Rashford’s time at Barcelona has been a rollercoaster—and now, his true feelings about returning to Manchester United are finally coming to light.

The England forward has been on a season-long loan with the Blaugrana since last summer, after falling out of favor under former United boss Ruben Amorim. Despite interest from several clubs, Rashford made it clear he only wanted a move to Barcelona. He got his wish and quickly became a key figure, stepping up as injuries hit their attack.

Even with reduced playing time in recent weeks, Rashford has still managed an impressive 13 goals and 14 assists across all competitions. But Barcelona have been dragging their feet on making the move permanent. The La Liga giants have an option to buy him for £26 million, but they’re reportedly hoping for another loan or a lower fee.

Manchester United, however, have drawn a firm line—no renegotiation. While some speculated that United might welcome Rashford back rather than accept a discount, the club’s stance is clear: they have no plans to reintegrate him into the first team next season. Senior figures are determined to sell him, especially with his wages set to jump to £325,000 a week in July after United secured Champions League qualification.

As if the club’s position wasn’t clear enough, Rashford himself is reportedly opposed to a return. According to The Sun, the 28-year-old has removed any mention of United from his social media bios and has rebranded himself as “MR14”—a nod to his squad number at Barcelona. It’s a quiet but powerful signal that his heart is in Catalonia.

For United fans, the writing may be on the wall: Rashford’s future lies away from Old Trafford, and Barcelona’s hesitation could force all parties into a tense standoff this summer.