Casillas Doesn't Want Mourinho Back at Real Madrid

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas believes Jose Mourinho should not return to the Spanish giants.

The 63-year-old Mourinho is reportedly on the verge of a comeback, despite Real Madrid president Florentino Perez declining to comment on his potential appointment during yesterday's press conference. Perez is widely considered the driving force behind securing an agreement with Mourinho.

However, Iker Casillas, who won five La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies during his 16-year tenure at Real Madrid, including under Jose Mourinho, has voiced his disagreement with the Portuguese manager's potential return.

The 44-year-old former goalkeeper posted on social media platform X: “I have no issue with Mourinho. I consider him a great professional. But I don't want him at Real Madrid. I believe other coaches would be better suited to lead the club of my life. Personal opinion. Nothing more.”

Jose Mourinho is set to conclude the first season of his two-year contract with Benfica. Prior to this, he managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, during which time the club secured the La Liga title in 2012 and the Copa del Rey the previous season. The Portuguese manager arrived in Madrid after his Champions League triumph with Italian side Inter.

Mourinho left Real by mutual consent before embarking on his second spell as manager of English club Chelsea, where he delivered a third Premier League title for the 'Blues'. He then had stints at Manchester United, winning the Europa League and the Carabao Cup, and subsequently managed Tottenham.

Later, Jose Mourinho also managed Roma, Fenerbahçe, and is currently with Benfica.