Jose Mourinho has revealed that he had already agreed to become Manchester United manager in 2013, only to reverse his decision and return to Chelsea after Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Former Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez believes the club can look forward to a bright future under Jose Mourinho, saying the Portuguese coach will demand total commitment from his players.
Real Madrid youngster Thiago Pitarch is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a left knee ligament injury during his first training session after returning to the squad.
Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler believes the opportunity to work with Jose Mourinho is a great opportunity for him and the rest of the Los Blancos squad.
Federico Valverde says he is determined to learn from Jose Mourinho and embrace his new role as Real Madrid captain after returning to pre-season training.
Trent Alexander-Arnold believes Jose Mourinho can help Real Madrid return to winning ways after describing it as "a pleasure" to work under the Portuguese manager.