Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid has been officially confirmed, with his contract extending until June 2029 after reaching full agreement with the club’s lawyers and his agency, according to Fabrizio Romano. The salary was agreed upon earlier in the week, and Mourinho immediately accepted the terms, with a trip to Madrid planned after Real Madrid’s upcoming match against Athletic Club.
Mourinho is already considering potential reinforcements, with Manchester City’s Rodri identified as a possible first signing. While Rodri is reportedly keen on a move to the Spanish capital, Real Madrid are hesitant to pay a “Ballon d’Or kind of transfer fee” due to the player’s contract expiring in 2027. Manchester City offered Rodri a new contract in April, but negotiations are ongoing with no agreement yet reached on salary or terms.
John Stones is also poised to leave Manchester City as a free agent, having been offered to several European clubs, including Bayern Munich and teams in Italy, as well as one Premier League side. Meanwhile, Casemiro is nearing a move to Inter Miami, with personal terms almost agreed upon for a three-year contract. The former Manchester United midfielder is attracted to the project, the city, and the opportunity to play alongside Lionel Messi.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Alessandro Bastoni from Inter Milan is facing difficulties, with a significant gap in valuation between the two clubs. Inter are unwilling to sell for less than €70 million, while Barcelona are hesitant to spend that much on a defender given other priorities in the squad. Finally, Marcus Rashford continues to express his desire to stay at Barcelona, with ongoing discussions between the clubs centering on Manchester United’s €30 million asking price and Barcelona’s attempts to structure a more favorable deal.
