José Mourinho? Real Madrid legend warns over Benfica star | OneFootball

It is no secret that Jorge Valdano is no great admirer of José Mourinho. At a time when the Benfica manager’s return to Real Madrid is seen as virtually a done deal, the former merengues executive issued a warning about the Special One, saying appearances can be deceiving and that the Portuguese has his tricks.

"José Mourinho will arrive with his most charming face. At first everything will be very calm, I think the players will respond as well because there is no World Cup in between," Valdano began, speaking to Movistar Plus. The Argentine even worked with the Special One, but left after clashing with him.

"I think pre-season will be a little more demanding and that will allow for better performances from the squad," acknowledged the iconic figure of world football, admitting that the Special One, if his return to the Madrid giants is confirmed, will try to push the players to the limit of their abilities.

"Let’s see what happens when the defeats come. Whether peace will be possible or whether we will continue with the turmoil we have experienced this season," Valdano pointed out, acknowledging that José Mourinho will be a turning point at Real Madrid, while raising doubts about the atmosphere once poor results begin to appear.

"At least four defenders and a midfielder who can bring balance to the squad are still needed," observed the former World Cup winner with Argentina, regarding the strengthening of the Madrid squad. "It was a bewildering display from such a powerful man," Jorge Valdano concluded, commenting on Florentino Pérez’s press conference.

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