New Real Madrid Coach Mourinho Addresses FC Barcelona And Mbappe
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- Sports Money New Real Madrid Coach Mourinho Addresses FC Barcelona And Mbappe By Tom Sanderson,
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- After being re-elected, President Florentino Perez appointed the Portuguese for the second time to replace ousted tactician Alvaro Arbeloa.
Sports Money New Real Madrid Coach Mourinho Addresses FC Barcelona And Mbappe By Tom Sanderson,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Sanderson has been primarily based in Barcelona since 2019.Follow Author Jun 24, 2026, 05:33am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Jose Mourinho has returned as Real Madrid's head coach, appointed by President Florentino Perez to halt FC Barcelona's domestic supremacy under Hansi Flick. Despite a contentious past with Barça, Mourinho insists he harbors "no bad feelings," asserting he thrives on competing against the best to elevate his own game. He stressed that winning is the ultimate goal in sport, citing his 2011-12 La Liga triumph over Barcelona. Crucially, Mourinho also vowed to significantly improve Kylian Mbappe, whose 2024 transfer hasn't brought the expected trophies, unlike Barcelona's recent success. He stated, "I am here to help... Mbappe is a phenomenal player and I am going to try to help him become even better." Preseason starts July 13.
Former FC Barcelona assistant manager, and now Real Madrid head coach, Jose Mourinho has addressed the Catalan club and what he'll do with Kylian Mbappe in an interview with GQ.Getty ImagesFormer FC Barcelona assistant manager, and now Real Madrid head coach, Jose Mourinho has addressed the Catalan club and what he’ll do with Kylian Mbappe during an interview with Vanity Fair.