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Jose Mourinho is reportedly in advanced talks to take charge at Real Madrid (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Iker Casillas has urged Real Madrid to drop their pursuit of Jose Mourinho, insisting there are other managerial candidates \u2018better equipped\u2019 for the job.<\/p>\n

Mourinho has emerged as the clear frontrunner to take charge of Madrid in the last few hours, with Alvaro Arbeloa expected to make way just four months after he replaced Xabi Alonso in the hot seat.<\/p>\n

According to the BBC, Mourinho, currently the head coach of Benfica, has entered into \u2018final negotiations\u2019 over a proposed return to the Bernabeu, 13 years after his first stint in the Spanish capital came to an end.<\/p>\n

The report claims Los Blancos \u2013 who are set to finish trophyless for a second successive season \u2013 have spoken to no other candidates at this stage in the process.<\/p>\n

Facing the media earlier today, Mourinho refused to fuel speculation over his future, instead telling reporters in Portugal: \u2018We [Benfica] have a match against Estoril.<\/p>\n

\u2018From next Monday onwards I\u2019ll be able to answer questions about my future as a coach and Benfica\u2019s future.\u2019<\/p>\n

Mourinho, who has also managed Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham, still has a year remaining on his current contract in Lisbon. <\/p>\n

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Casillas believes other candidates are \u2018better equipped\u2019 than Mourinho (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Arbeloa is expected to lose his job, with Madrid set to finish trophyless for a second year on the trot (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Casillas and Mourinho shared a tumultuous relationship during their time together at Madrid, with the legendary goalkeeper finding himself dropped from the starting XI towards the end of the 2012\/13 season.<\/p>\n

In a 2017 interview, Casillas likened their broken relationship to the disintegration of a romantic love affair \u2013 and it\u2019s clear the Spaniard remains somewhat skeptical towards \u2018The Special One\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u2018I have no problem with Mourinho. He seems like a great professional to me. I don\u2019t want him at Real Madrid,\u2019 Casillas told his nine million followers on X this evening.<\/p>\n

\u2018I think other coaches would be better equipped to coach at the club of my life. Personal opinion. Nothing more.\u2019<\/p>\n

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No tengo ning\u00fan problema con Mourinho. Me parece un gran profesional. No le quiero en el @realmadrid<\/a> . Creo que otros entrenadores estar\u00edan mejor capacitados para entrenar en el club de mi vida. Opini\u00f3n personal. Nada mas.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) May 12, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tJose Mourinho during first spell at Madrid (2010-13)\t\t\t<\/h2>\n
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Mourinho steered Los Blancos to La Liga glory in 2012 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

La Liga:<\/strong> 2011\/12 \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n

Copa del Rey: <\/strong>2010\/11 \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n

Spanish Super Cup: <\/strong>2012 \ud83c\udfc6<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Last week, Casillas, the second-highest appearance maker in Madrid\u2019s history, encouraged club president Florentino Perez to consider giving Alonso a second chance in the Bernabeu dugout.<\/p>\n

\u2018I would take Alonso again,\u2019 the five-time La Liga winner said during a\u00a0Movistar+ event. <\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s a manager who succeeded with Bayer Leverkusen, he\u2019s young and he is ready for Real Madrid. He would be the perfect manager with continuity and confidence. <\/p>\n

\u2018But in football you never know. Zinedine Zidane came in for Rafael Ben\u00edtez and things went right.\u2019<\/p>\n

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Alonso (left) would be ready to return to the Bernabeu, says Casillas (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Mourinho is tied into a contract with Benfica until 2027 (Picture: Getty)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Reports of infighting and unrest inside the Madrid dressing room have dominated the backpages in Spain in recent days, with the campaign unravelling into an almighty mess both on and off the pitch.<\/p>\n

News of an emergency press conference at Madrid set tongues wagging across social media this evening, with some speculating that details could be provided in relation to the club\u2019s search for a manager.<\/p>\n

But instead, Perez took the opportunity to put to bed rumours over his own future as president and confirmed that he intended to remain in charge of the club.<\/p>\n

\u2018An absurd situation has been created against\u00a0Real Madrid\u00a0and against me, Perez \u2013 who has been in the role since June 2009 \u2013 told reporters.<\/p>\n

\u2018Some people say I am sick, that I have terminal cancer. My health is perfect. I am not going to resign.\u2019<\/p>\n

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