Mourinho Denies Talks Over Real Madrid Return
The Benfica manager says he knows nothing of reported demands made to Florentino Pérez, insisting his focus remains at the club.
Benfica manager José Mourinho has strongly dismissed reports suggesting he is in talks with Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez over a possible return to the Spanish club.
Amid growing rumours that he has presented a list of 10 conditions to Pérez as part of a potential return to Madrid, Mourinho addressed the speculation while speaking to the media on Sunday. He said: “I don’t know what you’re talking about regarding my demands to Real Madrid, as such, I cannot even answer your question.”
Mourinho concluded by making it clear that his focus remains with Benfica, while distancing himself from the ongoing transfer rumours linking him with a comeback to Real Madrid.
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