Jose Mourinho talks Real Madrid return, Carlo Ancelotti, Florentino Perez

In a candid conversation with, Real Madrid icon Jose Mourinho talked all things Los Blancos, in quotes relayed via Mundo Deportivo.

The Portuguese, who is currently in charge of Roma, spoke about his stint at Real Madrid and what the future holds for the Royal Whites.

Mourinho was abundant in his praise for current Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti, and said that he does not even think about replacing him because the Italian is a terrific coach.

“As a Real Madrid fan with a white heart and as a ‘Cancelottian’, I hope that the season goes well and that Carlo is still there next season, because I think he is the perfect coach for Madrid,” said Mourinho.

He also heaved praise on president Florentino Perez: “Knowing Don Florentino, and I know him very well, he is a very intelligent man and has very clear ideas,” alluding to his plans for the club going forward.

I was crazy to leave Madrid, Mou jokes

With his distinctive charm, Mourinho dismissed speculation of a return to Madrid, saying: “When you have a super coach, why should you think about another?”

When asked about Ancelotti’s potential move into international coaching with the Brazil national team, he reminisced on his own departure from Madrid.

“In my opinion, only a crazy person would leave Real Madrid when Real Madrid wants him. And that crazy person is me, the only one who, after three years with the president that I loved so much, decided to leave,” he said.

Mourinho also seemed confident that Perez knew how vital Ancelotti is, and is transmitting the confidence to the Italian, and concluded by saying they are a match made in heaven.

“I am sure that at the first sign he sees from Florentino, Carlo will stay in Madrid because he is perfect for Real and Real is perfect for him.”