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Real Madrid Legend Rules Out Mourinho, Klopp for Manager’s Job—Names Preferred Candidates

SI·Andrew Headspeath·about 1 month ago
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Real Madrid legend Jorge Valdano has ruled out José Mourinho’s potential return to the Bernabéu this summer, calling the Benfica manager’s time in the Spanish capital “a closed chapter.” With Madrid set for a second successive season without a major trophy, the club is poised for a summer of change. Álvaro Arbeloa looks highly unlikely to continue in his role as manager beyond the end of the campaign, having failed to right the ship following Xabi Alonso’s mid-season departure. A number of candidates have been reported as being of interest to Madrid ahead of the off-season, with those regularly name-checked including Jürgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Didier Deschamps and Mourinho. Mourinho initially appeared something of an outside bet to return to the club he led from 2010–2013, but the rumors surrounding the 63-year-old Portuguese have gained traction in recent weeks.…

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