Mourinho reveals: No one from Real Madrid contacted me.

José Mourinho breaks silence on return rumors to Real Madrid: “No one from the club has spoken to me”

The European football landscape is in turmoil with recent speculation placing José Mourinho, the coach of Benfica, at the center of attention for Real Madrid to take over the managerial role this summer. However, the “Special One” himself came forward on Friday to deny any contact with the Spanish giant, putting an end to the doubts that have fueled newspapers in recent days.

In strong statements to the press, Mourinho, 63, revealed: “No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that.” The Portuguese coach, who previously managed the merengues from 2010 to 2013 during a period marked by intense rivalry with Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, is accustomed to this type of rumor but makes it clear that, for now, there is nothing concrete.

This denial comes at a delicate moment for Real Madrid. The team, currently 11 points behind leaders Barcelona in LaLiga, faces the threat of yet another season without significant titles, compounded by their elimination in the semi-finals of the Champions League against Bayern Munich. The current coach, Álvaro Arbeloa, appointed in January to replace Xabi Alonso, seems poised to leave the position, fueling the search for a new commander for the Madrid bench.

José Mourinho, who won LaLiga in 2012 with Real Madrid, remains firmly in charge of Benfica, at least for now, while rumors continue to circulate behind the scenes of European football. The situation at Santiago Bernabéu is undoubtedly one of the hottest topics at the moment, and Mourinho’s potential return to Spanish football promises to further shake up the coaching market.

With Real Madrid’s future uncertain and pressure mounting, the football world is closely watching every move of the “Special One.” It remains to be seen whether Mourinho’s denial will be definitive or merely the prelude to a change that could shake European football in the coming months.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.