José Mourinho, the head coach of Benfica and former manager of Real Madrid, has addressed speculation regarding his potential return to the Spanish club next season. In a recent media appearance, he responded to reports of Real Madrid’s interest in him and clarified that he has not been approached by the club.
There is a 99% chance that I will stay at Benfica, because I have a contract with Benfica. I haven’t heard anything from Real Madrid yet, but none of us are stupid, and there are conversations between Jorge Mendes, the president, and the club’s board.
Obviously, something is happening, but, as I said, there is no signed contract, no contract on the table, no conversations between the president of Real Madrid and me, nor conversations between anyone important in the club structure and me.
Mourinho also mentioned that discussions between Real Madrid representatives and himself have reportedly been ongoing, particularly after the announcement that current Real coach Álvaro Arbeloa will depart the club this summer.
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