Jose Mourinho is reportedly eager to reunite with Marcus Rashford at Real Madrid after previously working with the Manchester United star during his time at Old Trafford.
Rashford has enjoyed an outstanding season since joining Barcelona on loan in 2025. After regaining top form during his spell at Aston Villa, the English winger carried that momentum into Spain, helping Barcelona secure both the LaLiga title and the Supercopa de Espana under manager Hansi Flick.
The 28-year-old has been one of Barca’s standout performers this season, contributing 14 goals and 14 assists in 48 appearances across all competitions.
Although Barcelona are interested in keeping Rashford permanently, reports suggest the club is hesitant to activate the €30 million buy option in his loan agreement with Manchester United. This situation has opened the possibility for Real Madrid to enter the race.
According to reports, Mourinho — who is strongly linked with a return to Real Madrid — is believed to admire Rashford and sees him as a perfect addition to the squad. The Portuguese coach reportedly values both Rashford’s quality and the strong relationship they built during their time together at Manchester United.
Despite the growing speculation, Rashford has repeatedly expressed his love for Barcelona and hinted that he would prefer to continue his journey at the Spanish club.
The forward recently described Barcelona as one of football’s greatest institutions and admitted that staying with the club would be “special.”
With the transfer window approaching, Rashford’s future is shaping up to be one of the biggest stories in European football.
