Jose Mourinho is not coming back to Real Madrid, according to the man himself. The Benfica manager denied any talks with the Spanish club on taking over from Alvaro Arbeloa this summer, even though multiple reports have been linking him with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Look, Mourinho is obviously one of the biggest names being thrown around for the job. He's got history at Real Madrid, winning La Liga and the Copa del Rey during his first stint, so it makes sense that people would think he's interested. But he's keeping things tight with Benfica right now and not entertaining the idea of leaving.
The thing is, Real Madrid hasn't really landed on their next permanent manager yet. Arbeloa is out, and there's no clear replacement waiting in the wings. That's why you're seeing so many names floating around, including Mourinho's. But if he's saying no talks are happening, then that's that.
Mourinho has been doing well at Benfica since joining last year, so maybe he's genuinely focused on what he's building in Portugal instead of chasing another European giant job right now. Either way, the Special One is being very clear about where his head is.
