Mourinho not favored by Real players

Speculation surrounding Jose Mourinho's potential return as Real Madrid manager is reportedly causing unease among the squad. According to Spanish media, while club president Florentino Perez views Mourinho as a top candidate due to his past experience and success with the club, many players are said to favor Jurgen Klopp. This preference stems from a belief that Klopp would be a more harmonious fit for the dressing room.

The current manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, is facing intense scrutiny following a trophyless season, prompting the club's management to consider a change. Mourinho, who managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, is seen by Perez as having the necessary experience and qualities to lead a giant club. However, sources close to the club suggest that the dressing room dynamics are a significant concern. Players reportedly perceive Mourinho as an "egoistical" figure who could disrupt team harmony, especially given the diverse personalities within the current squad.

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Mourinho is like a 'time bomb'. Given that this team has different player personalities, he could break the team's harmony.

In contrast, Jurgen Klopp, despite having previously expressed a desire for a break after leaving Liverpool, is seen by many players as a more ideal choice. While Perez acknowledges Klopp's popularity among the players, he also recognizes the immediate impact Mourinho could have in satisfying the fans' desperate desire for success. Klopp, meanwhile, is reportedly not actively seeking a return to club management and is rumored to be waiting for a potential opening with the German national team. His current role as Global Football Ambassador for Red Bull suggests a contentment with life outside the intense pressures of club management.

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Perez also acknowledged that Klopp is preferred by the players, but Mourinho's presence could create a big impact and make the fans who are desperate to see the team succeed again in a short time happy.