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Benfica’s Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager’s job
Key takeaways
- Ex Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been linked with a return to the Spanish club to replace interim Alvaro Arbeloa.
- The veteran Portuguese coach, who led Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013 in a heated rivalry with Pep Guardiola’s Barca, is reported to be on Madrid’s shortlist for a new coach.
- Current Madrid boss Alvaro Arbeloa seems set to be replaced with the team heading for a second consecutive season without a major trophy.
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Ex Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been linked with a return to the Spanish club to replace interim Alvaro Arbeloa.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Benfica coach Jose Mourinho previously had a three-year stint at Real Madrid [Pedro Nunes/Reuters]By AFPPublished On 1 May 20261 May 2026Benfica coach Jose Mourinho says there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation that the Spanish giants could turn to him soon.
The veteran Portuguese coach, who led Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013 in a heated rivalry with Pep Guardiola’s Barca, is reported to be on Madrid’s shortlist for a new coach.
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