Argentine striker Hernán Crespo, a former Chelsea and Inter Milan star, has praised his former manager José Mourinho, who is now in the running for a second spell at Real Madrid.
Crespo played under the Portuguese on two occasions—at Chelsea in 2005 and Inter Milan in 2008—and each stint ended with silverware: the Premier League, Serie A, the Community Shield and the Italian Super Cup.
Across 59 appearances under the Portuguese, the Argentine scored 15 goals and provided six assists.
With Benfica now linked to a second spell at Real Madrid, Crespo stressed that Mourinho is equipped to thrive at the Bernabéu.
In an interview with Koora set to be published later, Crispo stated, "Mourinho was born to be a champion. Wherever he goes, he instils a competitive spirit and a winning mentality."
Explaining his confidence in the Portuguese coach, Crispo added, "Real Madrid is a club that always imposes the highest levels of pressure, and Mourinho understands this culture and this kind of challenge perfectly. If he is given the chance to return, success will always be a real possibility for him."
All media reports suggest that Mourinho is close to returning to Real Madrid for a second spell, succeeding Álvaro Arbeloa, having previously managed the team from 2010 to 2013.
Read also:
Exclusive to Koora... Crispo shocks Barcelona with his advice to Alvarez