Marcus Rashford’s contract at Manchester United reportedly contains a £40 million release clause that any club can activate, with two notable exceptions: Manchester City and Liverpool.
The clause, which surfaced in reports on June 16, 2026, would effectively block United’s two fiercest rivals from acquiring the 28-year-old forward at that price. However, an editor’s comment on CryptoBriefing describes the clause as unverified, and the reporting around it lacks substantial verification, raising concerns about its authenticity.
A winding road back to Old Trafford
Rashford finds himself back at Manchester United after two consecutive loan moves that failed to produce permanent deals. Neither club wanted to keep him.
The first loan sent him to Aston Villa in February 2025, where Villa held a £40 million option to buy. They chose not to exercise it.
