Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford shared the Old Trafford pitch together for years at Manchester United.
Barcelona’s 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid on Sunday meant that Marcus Rashford won La Liga while out on loan.
Rashford opened the scoring against Madrid with a wonderful free-kick, taking his goal tally in Spain up to 14 in 2025/26.
After the win, Rashford made it clear he would like to sign for Barcelona permanently rather than return to Manchester United.
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Bruno Fernandes congratulates Marcus Rashford on La Liga win
Despite Marcus Rashford distancing himself from a potential return to Old Trafford, United captain Bruno Fernandes was quick to congratulate his former teammate.
On Instagram, Fernandes wrote: “Congratulations my brother. You deserve that.”
In a separate story, Fernandes shared a video of Rashford’s free-kick goal, captioned with heart-eyed emojis.
United academy wonderkid JJ Gabriel also commented on Rashford’s post to congratulate him on the victory.
Gabriel was close with Rashford during their time together at Carrington, with the young talent learning from the English forward.
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During their time together at Old Trafford, Fernandes was full of praise for Rashford, and he has continued to be in contact with the Barcelona loanee on social media this season.
While United are prepared for Rashford’s return if Barcelona refuse to pay his £26m buy clause, it seems extremely unlikely that he will call Old Trafford home next season.
Michael Carrick would be open to Rashford’s return, and Fernandes is clearly still a big fan of the 28-year-old star.
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