Real Madrid Coach Jose Mourinho Will Sell Plenty Of Newspapers In Spain - Barcelona Keeper Victor Valdes

Victor Valdes reckons Jose Mourinho's arrival at Real Madrid will give the press plenty of talking points.

By Paul Macdonald

Victor Valdes, Spain (Getty Images)
Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has discussed the arrival of Jose Mourinho into Spanish football with Real Madrid, and reckons that the Special One will provide plenty of talking points in his outspoken interviews.

The former Chelsea, Inter and Porto coach has been at loggerheads with the press already, insisting that he is “no Harry Potter, capable of magic” in the wake of criticism at los Blancos’ performance and his team selection in the 0-0 draw with Mallorca on Sunday evening.

Valdes, currently part of the Spain squad ahead of their clash with Liechtenstein, said on programme Cadena COPE: “He will give you much to talk about, and will sell a lot of papers. The press are beginning to know him.

“But the thing that is important is what happens in between. Football is 11 against 11 on the field, and nothing more.”

Valdes also added that, similar to last season, he fully expects Real Madrid to be challenging for the league title until the final day of the season, adding: “Real Madrid have a good team, good players and will fight until the end.

“Barcelona’s philosophy remains to play a positive game, and hopefully the great results will continue. We will see, the season has just started.”

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