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Barcelona Postpone Rashford and Lewandowski Contracts Until After LaLiga Title

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Barcelona secured its second straight LaLiga title with a 2‑0 win over Real Madrid in the Clásico, opening the scoreline with Marcus Rashford. The victory, achieved with three games to spare, cemented the club's dominance and set the stage for end‑of‑season contract talks for the club's future and the season ahead.

Rashford finished the campaign with 14 goals and 14 assists across all competitions, a tally that earned him the Spanish Supercopa and LaLiga trophies. Barcelona holds an option to make his loan permanent this summer for about €30 million. The striker has expressed a desire to stay, hinting at a future with the Catalans for the next season and beyond.

Hansi Flick, who guided Barça to back‑to‑back titles, said he would postpone any decision on Rashford and veteran Robert Lewandowski until after the season. Lewandowski, turning 38 in August, faces contract uncertainty, with interest from clubs across Europe, the US and Saudi Arabia. Flick plans to analyse performance before committing for the club's strategic planning and future success.

With the title wrapped, Barça turns focus to a 100‑point target for the next season, a benchmark only achieved twice before. Flick's contract will run to 2028, with an option for 2029, underscoring his long‑term commitment. The club’s front‑office will now weigh options for both stars as the season’s final matches loom and prepare for the 2026‑27 campaign ahead.