Former Ballon d'Or victor open up on 'difficult' Mourinho

Kaka with girlfriend Carolina Dias

Kaka with girlfriend Carolina Dias

The Brazilian was the last player aside from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to win the Ballon d'Or, with his crowning achievement coming in 2007.

Former Brazil worldwide Kaka has revealed his regret over leaving AC Milan for Real Madrid in 2009.

Former Brazil attacker Kaka has admitted that he had a "complicated relationship" with Jose Mourinho when the pair were together at Real Madrid.

The 35-year-old, who retired from football in December, spent four seasons with the LaLiga giants but struggled to perform to the levels he showed at his former club AC Milan.

Kaka won two trophies during his time at Real Madrid but never managed to adapt to life in the Spanish capital.

Luke Shaw, Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial have each endured a strained relationship with the Portuguese coach at Man United.

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"In 2009 I accepted the proposal from Real Madrid, but after that move I was completely destroyed, because I couldn't replicate what I'd done for Milan", said Kaka.

I trained hard, fought and prayed so much, but without the Coach having faith in me, I realised I couldn't work with him.

"I could never prove to him (Mourinho) that I was in a good shape".

"The joy I had was to receive a message when he left Real Madrid and said that I was one of the most professional players he worked with".

Jose Mourinho views Toni Kroos as the ideal summer signing for Manchester United, although he is willing to accept one of a multitude of alternative options as he looks to bolster his midfield options, according to reports.

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