Mourinho denies Real Madrid contact, dismisses list of demands

On May 10th, Mourinho attended the pre-match press conference for Benfica vs. Braga. When asked about the related issues of contact with Real Madrid, he said that there is currently no contact.

Q: Did you really submit a list of 10 requirements to Real Madrid?

Mourinho: I don't know what you are talking about and cannot answer.

Q: Do you really have the intention of returning?

Mourinho: One thing I want to emphasize is that in football, it's not that players or coaches can go wherever they want on their own. When something is likely to happen, it is usually the club that first becomes interested and initiates relevant procedures to try to bring in personnel. The outside world has been talking about it, but I have always honestly avoided these topics. I have not had any contact with the Real Madrid club management, and due to my own decision, especially at the end of the season, I will not discuss these matters with anyone. I will not talk about it before the game against Estoril either. Afterwards, there will be a one-week window during which I am free to communicate with whomever I think I should talk to. As for those rumors about lists and meetings, they are just speculation.