Flick Insists on Keeping Rashford and Cancelo

Barcelona continues to work on the file of the duo Marcus Rashford and Joao Cancelo, as Hans Flick wishes to keep them within the team's ranks after the levels they have shown during the current season.

The Spanish newspaper 'Mundo Deportivo' confirmed that Rashford and Cancelo wish to continue with Barcelona, while the Catalan club is preparing to try to find the appropriate formula to ensure their stay after the end of their loan period on June 30th.

Barcelona faces a different situation in each case, as the club has the option to buy Rashford from Manchester United for 30 million euros, while keeping Cancelo requires negotiating with Saudi club Al Hilal, given the Portuguese player's contract extends until 2027.

The Spanish newspaper explained that Rashford has shown his willingness to reduce his salary to facilitate his stay at Spotify Camp Nou, which is highly appreciated within Barcelona's management. The two parties had previously reached an agreement regarding his salary if the purchase option is activated, since completing the loan deal in the summer of 2025, but the club is still studying the best way to register the deal within the financial fair play rules in La Liga.

Barcelona is considering the option of purchasing the English player permanently by paying the deal value in installments, with the possibility of granting him a longer-term contract to alleviate annual financial burdens. The option of negotiating a new loan is also on the table, especially since Rashford does not wish to return to Manchester United.

Within the Catalan club, there is a great positivity about what the English striker has offered this season, having scored 14 goals and provided 12 assists, in addition to his ability to offer Flick multiple offensive solutions thanks to his technical capabilities and extensive experience.

On the other hand, Cancelo secured his place within Barcelona's lineup during the second half of the season, having established himself as a starter on the left flank, contributing two goals and three assists, which reinforced the coaching staff's desire for his continuation.

The Spanish newspaper added that the Portuguese player will monitor the developments of negotiations between Barcelona and Saudi club Al Hilal in the coming period, in coordination with his agent Jorge Mendes, especially with only one season remaining in his contract with the Saudi club.

Barcelona hopes to reach an agreement that ensures the duo's continuation, given Flick's complete conviction in what they offer within the team, both on a technical level and in terms of integration with the group.