Jose Mourinho during a Benfica press conference responding to rumours about a possible return to Real Madrid.
The rumours linking Jose Mourinho with a sensational return to Real Madrid continue to dominate football headlines, but the legendary Portuguese manager has now responded directly.
And according to Mourinho himself, there is absolutely nothing happening behind the scenes.
Speaking during a press conference, Mourinho firmly shut down claims suggesting he had already held talks with Real Madrid officials regarding a possible return to the Santiago Bernabéu.
“There are still people talking about Real Madrid, but I’m avoiding it. I’ve had absolutely no contact with them, not with the president or anyone else at the club,” Mourinho stated.
The comments arrive at a time when Real Madrid are facing major uncertainty following a disappointing season that ended without silverware.
Madrid’s campaign officially collapsed after a painful 2-0 El Clásico defeat to Barcelona.
Goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres sealed victory for Barcelona and mathematically ended Madrid’s La Liga title hopes.
The defeat intensified pressure around the club, especially after the reported dismissal of former manager Xabi Alonso.
Reports of dressing room tension also surfaced, with claims that Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde were involved in a heated training-ground altercation.
Naturally, Mourinho’s name quickly emerged as one of the biggest candidates linked with the job.
Despite the noise surrounding his future, Mourinho insists his attention remains fully on Benfica.
The experienced manager explained that he refuses to entertain transfer or managerial discussions while the season is still ongoing.
“I won’t speak to anyone until after our final league game against Estoril,” Mourinho explained.
“After that, there may be time to consider things, but all the stories about meetings and demands are only speculation.”
The statement makes it clear that Mourinho does not want distractions affecting Benfica’s season finale.
In football, things can change quickly.
Even though Mourinho has publicly denied talks, speculation is unlikely to disappear anytime soon — especially given his history with Real Madrid and his reputation for thriving under pressure.
During his previous spell in Spain, Mourinho won:
He also built one of the most competitive Real Madrid teams of the modern era, going head-to-head with Pep Guardiola’s dominant Barcelona side.
For many Madrid fans, Mourinho still represents intensity, personality, and winning mentality.
Mourinho is currently contracted until 2027, but reports of a €3 million release clause continue to fuel rumours about a potential exit.
That relatively affordable clause means clubs interested in Mourinho could realistically make a move if circumstances change later in the summer.
For now, however, the Portuguese tactician appears determined to calm the noise and keep full focus on Benfica.
Whether the Real Madrid rumours disappear completely is another story entirely.
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