Mourinho Admits Regret Over Leaving Real Madrid
José Mourinho reflects on his departure from Real Madrid in 2013, expressing regret for not heeding Florentino Pérez's advice to stay.
José Mourinho, the renowned Portuguese coach, has expressed regret over his decision to leave Real Madrid in 2013. In a recent interview, he revealed that club president Florentino Pérez had advised him to stay, stating, 'Mo, don't go now; you've done the hard part, and now the best part is about to begin.' Despite acknowledging the validity of Pérez's advice, Mourinho chose to return to Chelsea after three challenging years in Spain.
Mourinho's tenure at Real Madrid was marked by intense competition with Barcelona and internal challenges. Reflecting on his departure, he admitted, 'I knew he was right, but I wanted to return to Chelsea after three tough years in Spain.'
Since leaving Real Madrid, Mourinho has managed several top clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester United, and Tottenham Hotspur, and is currently at the helm of AS Roma. Despite his success elsewhere, his recent comments highlight a lingering sense of 'what might have been' had he remained in Madrid.
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