Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has admitted that football will always miss Lionel Messi following the Argentine's international retirement. Mourinho also addressed Julian Alvarez's situation at Atletico Madrid after a failed summer move.
Luka Modric has credited former manager Jose Mourinho for pushing through his legendary transfer to Real Madrid in 2012. The veteran midfielder revealed that the Portuguese tactician's relentless insistence prevented the Spanish giants from abandoning their lengthy negotiations with Tottenham Hotspur.
Real Madrid may have enjoyed a productive summer transfer window, but the shadow of what could have been still looms over the Santiago Bernabeu. While Los Blancos have made a strong start to the season, reports have revealed that Jose Mourinho’s preferred target to strengthen the midfield was Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez who moved to Manchester City.