Mourinho Comments On 'Ronaldo To Man Utd' Rumours

Mateo Kovacic

Mateo Kovacic

Jose Mourinho says "Madrid is on fire" but poured cold water on reports Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Manchester United.

Zinedine Zidane's future as Real Madrid head coach is reportedly in doubt after a disappointing exit from the Copa del Rey and with the side 19 points behind La Liga leaders Barcelona.

The 32-year-old's priority is now a return to Manchester, where he spent six years before departing for Madrid in 2009.

There aren't many things more Mourinho than declaring you don't want to add flames to the fire by noting that Real are, in fact, very much on fire. "But it's a club where I worked for three years and I care about the club".

"We want to improve all the time and get better and better".

"Our careers are nearly made in the same countries simultaneously, so I know him very, very well".

"I would be gobsmacked if they were going for him", he said.

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"I saw him play in different tactical systems, with different philosophies of different managers, I saw him (be) successful in every country, with every manager, with every system, in every position".

With Henrikh Mkhitaryan also gone, the Portuguese tactician will see his midfield options lessen by the end of the season, so snagging Kovacic this month would certainly hand him a boost.

The Armenian, also 29, has been inconsistent but his old boss is confident he will shine under Arsene Wenger in north London.

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"I lost a fantastic player, Mr Wenger lost a fantastic player".

"No, I don't speak about players", Mourinho said.

Believe me: if José Mourinho is able to sign Mateo Kovacic I'm sure he would be the best midfielder in the world with Jose.

"His work rate and professionalism are exceptional and he has embraced the club's desire to promote top quality young players to the first team".

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