Benfica’s Mourinho says no contact with Real Madrid about manager’s job

Ex Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has been linked with a instrumentality to the Spanish nine to regenerate interim Alvaro Arbeloa.

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho says determination has been nary interaction betwixt him and Real Madrid, contempt speculation that the Spanish giants could crook to him soon.

The seasoned Portuguese coach, who led Los Blancos from 2010 to 2013 successful a heated rivalry with Pep Guardiola’s Barca, is reported to beryllium connected Madrid’s shortlist for a caller coach.

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Current Madrid brag Alvaro Arbeloa seems acceptable to beryllium replaced with the squad heading for a 2nd consecutive play without a large trophy.

“No 1 from Real Madrid has spoken to me. I tin warrant that,” Mourinho, 63, told reporters connected Friday.

“I’ve been successful shot for truthful galore years and I’m utilized to these things… but there’s thing from Real Madrid,” added Mourinho, who guided Real to the 2012 La Liga title.

Madrid president Florentino Perez appointed Arbeloa successful January to regenerate Xabi Alonso, who lasted conscionable a fewer months astatine the helm.

Real Madrid way La Liga leaders Barcelona by 11 points with 5 matches remaining and were knocked retired of the Champions League by Bayern Munich successful the quarter-finals.

“I person a twelvemonth to spell connected my Benfica contract, and that’s all,” added Mourinho, whose broadside were knocked retired of the Champions League by Real Madrid successful the play-off circular successful February.