Jose Mourinho backs Carlo Ancelotti as the right man to take over at Real Madrid.
Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed Real Madrid are under the tutelage of Carlo Ancelotti after being asked about a possible return to the Santiago Bernabeu in the future, ESPN reports.
Mourinho previously work as Real Madrid manager between 2010 and 2013 before the Portuguese coach was link with a return to his old club after Los Blancos’ poor run of form this season left Ancelotti in doubt, but Mourinho insists Los Blancos are in good hands.
‘I am a big fan of Real Madrid forever,’ Mourinho said when asked about a possible return to the Santiago Bernabeu.
‘They have the โปรโมชั่น ufabet best coach in the world, my friend Carlo (Ancelotti), he’s doing very well.’
‘The future depends on what the president (Florentino Perez) wants, if he wants a young coach with a future like Xavi (Alonso), or if he wants to go with Carlo, who has experience, or if he wants to go with a youth coach (Madrid’s reserve coach) like Raul (Gonzalez) or (Alvaro) Arbeloa.’
President Florentino Perez is know for making bold decisions. With Ancelotti’s contract set to end in 2026, speculation about his replacement has been mounting.
As Mourinho currently leads Fenerbahce, his team prepares for a crucial Europa League match against Athletic Club.
Still, his words have fueled excitement among Madrid fans who wonder if “The Special One” might once again walk the sidelines of the Santiago Bernabeu.