31.05.2026 17:20
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez stated that Jose Mourinho has made significant contributions to the club, while clarifying that he has not yet met with the Portuguese coach despite recent rumors. Perez's statements have reignited discussions about the possibility of Mourinho returning to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez made striking statements about Jose Mourinho in an interview given before the presidential elections. Praising the Portuguese coach, Perez said they have not yet held any talks despite recent rumors.
RESPONSE TO MOURINHO ALLEGATIONS
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez, in a comprehensive interview with El Pais, made statements on many topics ranging from the club's future to the election process, from Vinicius and Mbappe to Jose Mourinho.
Speaking about Jose Mourinho, who has recently been linked with Real Madrid again, Perez emphasized the Portuguese coach's impact on the club.
"HE GAVE US TREMENDOUS COMPETITIVE DRIVE"
Florentino Perez praised Mourinho's tenure at Real Madrid, saying, "He gave us tremendous competitive drive." The Spanish president recalled that under Mourinho, the team reached the Champions League semi-finals three times.
"I DID NOT TALK TO MOURINHO"
Perez stated that despite recent coaching rumors, he has not had any discussions with Mourinho. The Real Madrid President said, "We reached the Champions League semi-finals three times with him and failed to reach the final for various reasons. From that point on, other coaches won six Champions Leagues in ten years. But I did not talk to Mourinho."
UNCERTAINTY TO CONTINUE AFTER ELECTIONS
Avoiding giving a clear name regarding the coach before the presidential elections, Perez stated that his priority is the election process. This statement revealed that the rumors about Mourinho's return to Real Madrid have not yet been officially confirmed.