José Mourinho opens up on Benfica exit and belittles the club | OneFootball

gave an extensive interview to UEFA’s official platforms and spoke openly about the end of his connection with Benfica. The former Eagles coach explained the behind-the-scenes factors that led to his move to Real Madrid at the start of the current sporting season.

The Portuguese coach admitted his special affection for the Eagles badge, but justified his decision to head to Spain in a very direct way. "Last season, in Portugal, I didn’t hide what Benfica meant to me, something I managed to hide for almost my entire career", he began by saying.

The Special One revealed that he was happy at the Luz before receiving the invitation from the Merengue club. "I felt comfortable at Benfica, I liked being there and I was convinced we were building something that would bring results in the short term, but Real Madrid is Real Madrid, full stop", he said.

Mourinho also recalled his return to the Spanish capital and the sense of pride he felt when he was approached. "This time, I hadn’t won anything before joining the club. I arrived here with the reputation the club already had of me", he continued in his analysis.

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