After recently making headlines with his harsh attack on Pep Guardiola, José Mourinho is back at it with a new 'dart' of blue and claret. In the lead-up to the match between Fenerbahçe and Athletic Club in the Europa League, the Portuguese sparked controversy with comments comparing Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams.
When asked which player from the Basque team he would like to sign for his team, 'Mou' praised Williams while throwing an unnecessary 'jab' at Lamine. "People were all about Yamal, Yamal, Yamal... Who is obviously another wonderful kid, but personally, I prefer Nico Williams over anything else", the coach began to say.
Later, the Portuguese made a 'wink' in a Madridista tone by stating that he would like to see the Navarrese winger at the Santiago Bernabéu. "I think he is a fantastic player and I hope he ends up in white, because I am white in Spain", he stated.
Will Mourinho return to Real Madrid?
Mourinho was also questioned about his possible return to Madrid, as the sporting crisis of the whites has put Carlo Ancelotti's position in question. "I am very much a Real Madrid fan, always, but they have the best coach in the world there, my friend Carlo, and he is doing very well", the Portuguese maintained, 'clearing the ball' regarding a potential second stint in the capital.
"The future depends on how what is best for the club is interpreted, whether it is better to have a young coach with potential like Xabi Alonso or to continue with Carlo's line, an experienced coach. You can think about looking back and considering the youth academy, with Arbeloa or Raúl. The only thing I say is that Florentino has not made many wrong decisions at Madrid. As a Madridista, I am sure his next decision will be the right one", he concluded.