Barcelona’s head coach Hansi Flick said he would miss Marcus Rashford as the forward returns to Manchester United after his loan spell with the La Liga team. 

Rashford is looking forward to a new Premier League season with United after Barcelona decided against signing him permanently.

The forward was recently part of England’s World Cup squad, which made it to the semifinals before losing to Argentina.

Meanwhile, Barcelona have added players like Anthony Gordon and Karim Adeyemi and it might have played in role in their decision to not sign Rashford.

“You don’t know what happens with players who are on loan — our situation is not easy for that,” Flick said after Barcelona’s friendly with Birmingham.

“But I appreciate working with him [Rashford]. He is a fantastic player and a fantastic person. The team miss him, I will miss him, but it is life.

“This is what we have to accept. And in the end, Anthony Gordon comes and from the first call with him when I spoke with him, he is on fire with Barça and I’m really happy that he’s on our team.”

Rashford’s future is still uncertain and according to ESPN sources, United would seek up to €40 million ($46m) for a permanent transfer, while they would prefer not to let him join a rival in England.

“I’m very grateful to everyone at the club for making my time here such a positive and memorable experience,” Rashford wrote on his social media in his goodbye post for Barcelona. “I have enjoyed every moment and I will take many special memories with me.

“I wish the club and all of its supporters the very best of luck and every success in the season ahead. Visca el Barca.”

Manchester United will kick off their Premier League season with a visit to newly promoted Hull City on Aug. 22.