Ex-Porto man doesn't want Mourinho to leave Benfica: ideal for me | OneFootball

The name of José Mourinho remains strongly linked with Real Madrid, and the possibility of the coach leaving Benfica at the end of the season is once again gaining momentum in Spain. However, not all former Merengues icons seem enthusiastic about that scenario. Iker Casillas addressed the issue and made his opinion clear about who should take charge of Real Madrid next season.

"I would like Xabi Alonso to stay on; he brought success to Bayer Leverkusen, and with the youth he has, he is the right fit for Real Madrid and, if you ask me, I would hire Xabi Alonso again", he said during a Movistar event.

The former "Merengues" goalkeeper went even further in explaining why he believes the former Spanish midfielder is a better fit for the project. "For me, the ideal coach Madrid had was Xabi Alonso, he was the perfect coach, always giving him continuity and confidence", added the former goalkeeper, who also played for Porto.

Iker Casillas also downplayed the problems he experienced with Mourinho during the Portuguese manager's spell with Los Blancos. "I have absolutely no problem being asked about Mourinho, I don't mind, we went through a difficult period, it is what it is, but it's in the past now", he said, recalling the time when he lost his starting spot to Diego López.

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