Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact, says Benfica contract runs another year
Benfica manager Jose Mourinho insists there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, guaranteeing that ‘no one from Real Madrid has spoken to me.’ Speaking to reporters, he noted his long experience with such rumors and emphasized that he still has one year left on his Benfica contract.
The denial comes amid persistent speculation that Real Madrid president Florentino Perez views Mourinho as his preferred choice to replace interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa, who took over after Xabi Alonso’s dismissal. Arbeloa is expected to be replaced in the summer if Madrid fails to win a major trophy for a second consecutive season.
For Benfica supporters, Mourinho’s statement reinforces his commitment to the club for the coming year. Real Madrid fans, meanwhile, must wait to see whether Perez will pursue a reunion with the former coach who led Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013, or opt for a new direction. Will you welcome Mourinho’s possible return to Madrid, or do you prefer the club to move forward with a different manager?