José Mourinho is an icon at Real Madrid despite not having won the Champions League. Years after leaving, he explained how his departure was managed in an interview with Corriere dello Sport. In this regard, he also revealed the remorse he has with the president, Florentino Pérez.
"If we talk about matches, I regret many. Because when we lose, we always think we could've done it differently, and I lost many. Now, if we talk about professional choices, I regret rejecting Florentino Pérez's proposal," confessed José Mourinho.
Mourinho explained his conversation with Florentino: "He said: 'Mou, don't leave now, you've already done the hard part, now comes the good part.' I knew it would be like that. Staying would've been the right decision, but after three years in Spain, with great difficulties, I wanted to return to Chelsea. It was an emotional choice."
In 2013, José Mourinho left Madrid with a record of one La Liga and one Copa del Rey, being replaced on the bench by Ancelotti. After this change, the rest is history, with the club constantly occupying the top throne of Europe, having been crowned Champions League winners multiple times.
Mourinho Doesn't Hold Back: Photo and Request for Florentino at Real Madrid
José Mourinho, coach of Fenerbahçe, has shown interest in Arda Güler to sign him in January. The Portuguese, known for his direct style, took advantage of Güler's recent visit to Türkiye to approach him and express his desire to sign him for Fenerbahçe. In a photo posted by Mourinho on social media, they are seen together, suggesting that Güler is a priority for his team.
Arda Güler, meanwhile, took advantage of the Christmas holidays to travel to his native Türkiye. During his stay, he was in Bolu with his family and then visited the facilities of his former club, Fenerbahçe, in Istanbul. Güler shared photos on his social media with Fenerbahçe officials, who stated that "Güler is part of our family."
The player affectionately replied: "Fenerbahçe will always be in my heart." This emotional bond with his former team has fueled rumors about a possible departure from Real Madrid.
Mourinho remains alert to everything and, despite his departure from Real Madrid, the reality is that his relationship with Florentino is still magnificent. This could facilitate possible negotiations, although it seems really complicated that it could happen.