Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has publicly voiced his opposition to the club rehiring Jose Mourinho. The iconic goalkeeper acknowledged the Portuguese manager’s professional abilities but stated that other candidates are better suited to lead the club he holds dear.
Over the past week, Mourinho’s name has reemerged as a top topic in Madrid’s media. Multiple reports indicate that Real Madrid is considering a surprising reunion with their former head coach. The club’s management is reportedly seeking a strong figure to unify a currently fractured dressing room, with Mourinho emerging as a leading candidate.
On Tuesday evening, Casillas took to social media platform X to express his stance. “I have nothing against Mourinho. In my opinion, he is an excellent professional coach. But I do not want him at Real Madrid. I believe other coaches are more suitable to manage the club of my life. Personal opinion, nothing more,” he wrote.
Casillas and Mourinho worked together from 2010 to 2013, a period marked by frequent dressing room conflicts. This latest statement adds a new layer of complexity to the club’s managerial search.
