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FIFA Rule Change Could Keep Rashford at Man Utd
24 Jun
Summary
- New FIFA rule allows players banished from squad to seek contract termination.
- Manchester United could owe Marcus Rashford £30m if his contract is voided.
- Marcus Rashford returns to Manchester United after successful Barcelona loan.
Marcus Rashford is slated to return to Manchester United after a successful loan stint with Barcelona, where he was a key player in their La Liga title win. However, his future at Old Trafford is uncertain due to a recent FIFA regulation change. This amendment allows players excluded from first-team training to file a breach-of-contract complaint, potentially leading to their release.
If Rashford were to be exiled from the squad, he could demand freedom from his contract. This would require Manchester United to pay him roughly £30m, the remaining value of his current deal. This significant financial implication presents a challenge for the club should they wish to move him on.
The new FIFA rule, developed with players' union Fifpro, aims to prevent managers from isolating players they deem surplus. Such tactics, previously used by managers to encourage player exits, are now deemed abusive and costly. This situation means Michael Carrick may need to reintegrate Rashford if a transfer cannot be arranged.
