Mourinho: "I was fine and liked being at Benfica, but Real is Real"

José Mourinho, currently coach of Real Madrid, spoke about his former period at Benfica. The Portuguese coach stated that he was fine at the red-and-white club and that he liked being there. However, he decided to accept Real Madrid's proposal, considering that the Spanish club represents a unique opportunity in world football. Mourinho recalled the transfer process that took him from Benfica to the white club, making it clear that the decision to move to Madrid was motivated by the grandeur of Real Madrid. This interview comes at a time when Mourinho continues to lead the Spanish team, showing that he keeps his passage through Portuguese football clearly in mind.