In a recent interview, former Real Madrid manager José Mourinho revealed that turning down the opportunity to continue at the Spanish club remains one of his biggest regrets. “Saying no to Florentino Pérez remains one of the big regrets,” Mourinho admitted.
“He told me: ‘Don’t leave now, you’ve done the hard part and the good part is yet to come. Stay at Real Madrid.'”
However, Mourinho chose to return to Chelsea after three years at the helm of Real Madrid. “But I wanted to return to Chelsea after 3 tough years in Spain,” he explained.
Mourinho’s comments offer a rare glimpse into his decision-making process during his illustrious managerial career and highlight the enduring allure of Real Madrid.