José Mourinho? Real Madrid legend on Benfica star: he'll arrive... | OneFootball

It is no secret that Jorge Valdano is no great admirer of José Mourinho. At a time when the Benfica coach’s return to Real Madrid is being described as practically a done deal, the former merengues executive issued a warning about the Special One, saying appearances can be deceptive and that the Portuguese has his tricks.

"José Mourinho will arrive with his most seductive face. At first everything will be very calm, and I think the players will respond as well because there is no World Cup in between," Valdano began, speaking to Movistar Plus. The Argentine worked with the Special One, but left after clashing with him.

"I think pre-season will be a little more demanding and that will allow for better performances from the squad," acknowledged the football legend, admitting that the Special One, if his return to the Madrid giants is confirmed, will try to push the players to the limit of their abilities.

"We’ll see what happens when the defeats arrive. Whether peace will be possible or whether we will continue with the turmoil we have experienced this season," Valdano pointed out, acknowledging that José Mourinho will be a turning point at Real Madrid, while raising doubts about the atmosphere when poor results start to appear.

"At least four defenders and a midfielder who can bring balance to the squad are still needed," observed the former World Cup winner with Argentina, regarding reinforcements for the Madrid squad. "It was a baffling display from such a powerful man," Jorge Valdano concluded, commenting on Florentino Pérez’s press conference.

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