What Iker Casillas thinks of Jose Mourinho potentially returning to Real Madrid
Iker Casillas made it clear that he respects Jose Mourinho as a coach, but does not want him back at Real Madrid. That stance matters because Casillas is not just another former player reacting to a rumor.
Photo by Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic Iker Casillas made it clear that he respects Jose Mourinho as a coach, but does not want him back at Real Madrid. That stance matters because Casillas is not just another former player reacting to a rumor. He is one of Real Madrid’s great modern symbols, and his own history with Mourinho makes the answer impossible to ignore.
The message was measured, but still firm. Casillas did not attack Mourinho’s ability, he simply argued that Real Madrid should look elsewhere. Photo credit should read YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP/GettyImages Iker Casillas rejects Jose Mourinho’s potential Real Madrid return Iker Casillas on X wrote amid fresh links between Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid, his position was respectful but direct.
“I have no problem with Mourinho. He seems like a great professional to me. I don’t want him at Real Madrid.
“I think other coaches would be better equipped to coach at the club of my life. Personal opinion. Nothing more,” Casillas tweeted.