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

he did not remain indifferent to the 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 official. At the final stage of seasons, I do not talk to anyone," explained the Special One at the press conference where he previewed the meeting with Braga.

"I have had no contact with Real Madrid and until the last league match against Estoril I will not have any either. Afterwards, there is a one-week window in which I will have the freedom to speak with whoever I think I should speak to, but talk of demands and meetings... it is all speculation," concluded José Mourinho, as he wrapped up the subject.

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 Arsenalists, as they need to hold on to second place to secure a spot in the Champions League.

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