Benfica coach Jose Mourinho said on Friday there has been no contact between him and Real Madrid, despite speculation the Spanish giant could turn to him this summer.
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.
“No one from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I can guarantee that,” Mourinho, 63, told reporters.
“I’ve been in football for so many years, and I’m used to these things... but there’s nothing from Real Madrid,” added Mourinho, who guided Real to the 2012 La Liga title.
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Madrid president Florentino Perez appointed Arbeloa in January to replace Xabi Alonso, who lasted just a few months at the helm.
Real Madrid trails La Liga leader Barcelona by 11 points with five matches remaining, and was knocked out of the Champions League by Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.
“I have a year to go on my Benfica contract, and that’s all,” said Mourinho, whose side was knocked out of the Champions League by Real Madrid in the playoff round in February.
Published on May 01, 2026