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Rui Costa has revealed that Jose Mourinho's departure from Benfica was effectively decided before the Real Madrid presidential election outcome was known. The Benfica president said Mourinho had been transparent about Los Blancos' interest and confirmed a mutual agreement would have seen the coach leave even if Florentino Perez had not won the vote.

Brazilian icon Kaka has lifted the lid on his difficult four-year spell at Real Madrid, admitting that many supporters now view him as one of the club's greatest transfer failures. The former Ballon d'Or winner arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu with a massive reputation but struggled to replicate the world-class form he displayed at AC Milan.

Manchester City have been warned that they will find it “hard” to keep Rodri if Real Madrid come calling, with Peter Reid telling GOAL why more prominent figures are likely to follow Pep Guardiola out of the Etihad Stadium. A summer of change is on the cards, with it possible that a Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder will form part of what could become an elaborate refresh.

Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has reacted to transfer interest from Real Madrid as Jose Mourinho looks to trigger his unique release clause. The German international recently signed an extension until 2031, but a special exit path has put the Spanish giants and fellow suitors Liverpool on high alert ahead of the summer window.