“Mourinho may take Hjulmand to Real Madrid, says Rui Borges.”

Rui Borges reacts to alleged interest from José Mourinho in Morten Hjulmand: “It doesn’t surprise me at all”

In a scenario that stirs Portuguese and international football, Rui Borges, current coach of Sporting, clearly commented on the rumor involving José Mourinho—still the manager of Benfica—and the possible desire to bring Morten Hjulmand to Real Madrid, should the return of the Special One to the Spanish club be confirmed.

In exclusive statements to Sport TV, Rui Borges expressed calmness and realism regarding the interest from the Madrid giant in the Danish midfielder, emphasizing the undeniable quality of the Sporting player. “I take it naturally, especially given what a great player he is and the great seasons he has had at Sporting. He is a player who plays many games a year; his quality is evident to everyone,” said the coach, reinforcing that it does not surprise him that top world clubs are paying attention to talents like Hjulmand.

The Portuguese coach emphasized that the interest from clubs like Real Madrid signifies recognition of a job well done, both individually by the player and collectively by the Sporting team. “I am not surprised at all, whether it’s Real [Madrid] or another great team at a global level talking about Morten [Hjulmand], as well as other players, it is a sign that the work has been at least well done,” concluded Rui Borges.

Morten Hjulmand, the Danish midfielder who has been a central figure for Sporting, continues to attract interest from some of the biggest clubs in Europe, placing Portuguese football and the Lisbon club at the center of the transfer market. With the possible return of Mourinho to the helm of Real Madrid, the connection between the coach and the player could take on even more explosive dimensions in the coming months.

This scenario promises to shake up the market and excite fans, as Sporting tries to secure the continuity of one of its biggest prospects while Real Madrid seeks to strengthen its midfield with high-level young talents. Attention is focused, and the outcome of this potential deal is eagerly anticipated by all football enthusiasts.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.