Former Real Madrid midfielder backs Mourinho return – ‘An extraordinary coach with enormous experience’ | OneFootball

Former Real Madrid midfielder Esteban Granero has expressed his delight at Jose Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabeu dugout, insisting that the Portuguese coach’s success will go hand in hand with the club’s success.

Speaking after the Corazon Classic Match, where Real Madrid Legends defeated Inter Milan Legends 2-1, Granero described pulling on the famous white shirt once again as “a gift” and voiced his confidence in Mourinho’s ability to lead the team during his second spell in charge.

Granero happy with Mourinho’s Real Madrid return

During his interaction with media, Granero praised Mourinho’s credentials, highlighting the vast experience and leadership qualities that have made him one of football’s most successful managers.

“I think he’s an extraordinary coach, with enormous experience and great ability, and I wish him all the luck in the world. What’s good for him will be good for Real Madrid,” he said, as quoted by Mundo Deportivo.

Esteban Granero is happy with Mourinho’s return. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Granero also addressed Real Madrid’s recent struggles, urging patience and perspective.

“The last few years have been extraordinary. You can’t always win every title,” he noted.

“The other teams are also very competitive and good, and we’ll surely improve this year too, and Madrid will always be there,” he added.

Huge challenge ahead for Mourinho

Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after his first stint at the Santiago Bernabeu, during which he won three trophies.

The magnitude of challenge that awaits the Portuguese tactician heading into his second tenure as Real Madrid boss is enormous.

A big challenge awaits Jose. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

After all, Los Blancos have gone two back-to-back seasons without winning a major trophy, while Barcelona have gone from strength to strength under Hansi Flick.

Moreover, Mourinho also has to find a solution to get the best out of the superstar attacking pair of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr.

There is also the matter of the dressing room tension which exploded towards the backend of the last season, resulting in a fight between Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni.

So, Mourinho will not have an easy road as he prepares to return to the Santiago Bernabeu.