Mourinho on Real Madrid: There's Nothing

José Mourinho's name continues to dominate headlines in Spain, with the Benfica coach reportedly Florentino Pérez's top choice to take over Real Madrid this summer. The topic was raised during Mourinho's pre-match press conference ahead of the Eagles' clash against Famalicão, where he was directly asked about the rumors.

“No one from Real has spoken to me. I can guarantee that. I've been in football for so many years, I'm used to this, but there's nothing from Madrid,” he stated.

Regarding a supposed future meeting with Benfica's management to discuss his contract renewal, as reported in Spain, the coach said he “couldn't say anything more.”

“I already said that regarding Real Madrid, there's nothing. And as for Benfica, you're aware of the situation: I have another year on my contract here. And that's all,” Mourinho concluded succinctly.