Ahead of Benfica v Braga, Mourinho on Real Madrid: I'd stress... | OneFootball

José Mourinho did not remain indifferent to questions about Real Madrid’s interest. At the press conference, where he previewed the match against Braga, the Benfica coach was keen to stress that it is not professionals who show interest in moving to clubs, but rather the clubs themselves.

"There is one thing I would like to stress: in the world of football, it is not the professionals who are interested in going or not going. When something happens, it is the clubs that are interested and that do or do not begin procedures to get the people they want," he began by saying.

"You keep talking about Real Madrid, and I keep avoiding it with complete honesty. I have had no contact with the club’s president or any other director. At the final stage of seasons, I do not speak to anyone," explained the Special One at the press conference where he previewed the match against Braga.

"I have had no contact with Real Madrid, and until the final league game against Estoril I will not have any either. After that, there is a one-week window in which I will be free to speak to whoever I think I should speak to, but as for demands and meetings... it is all speculation," José Mourinho concluded, bringing the subject to an end.

It should be remembered that Benfica and Braga face off this Monday, 11 April, in the closing match of the 33rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic, which will be refereed by João Pinheiro. On the other hand, the Eagles cannot afford to drop points against the Arsenalistas, as they need to hold on to second place to secure a spot in the Champions League.

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