Source: Daily_Mail
Jose Mourinho's not fit for the Real deal, claims Rafa Benitez
Jose Mourinho has come clean about his imminent move to Real Madrid, despi t e derision from bitter rival Rafa Benitez.[LNB] The Bernabeu-bound Inter Milan boss yesterday cleared the way for his appointment as Manuel Pellegrini's successor, admitting: 'I want to coach Real - 100 per cent.'[LNB] Mad for it: Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho arrives in Madrid for Saturday's Champions League final[LNB] But as Mourinho talked of a move that is likely to be rubberstamped after Saturday's Champions League f inal between Inter and Bayern Munich at the Bernabeu, he came under fire from a familiar source.[LNB] Benitez renewed hostilities from Mourinho's days at Chelsea by questioning Real's choice. The Madrid-born Liverpool manager, a former youth and reserve-team coach at Real, said: 'I know Mourinho has been mentioned as the next Real Madrid boss, but I don't know if he is the right person to be the coach there.[LNB] 'Manuel Pellegrini is still in charge, and I have the maximum respect for any manager who is in a job. He has behaved in an exemplary manner, because it's not nice for him to hear people talking about him going.[LNB] 'Mourinho is doing very well (at Inter), and people talk about him going to Real, but he also has a contract. I like Madrid, but if I say too much, there will be headlines tomorrow.'[LNB] Capital interest: Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez also had an appointment in Madrid this week - a business conference[LNB] Despite Benitez, Mourinho said he was ready to restore Real's status in Europe after they trailed behind Barcelona in La Liga, crashed out of the Copa del Rey to a third-tier club and lost in the first knock-out round of the Champions League.[LNB] 'A great coach or player who doesn't play at a club like Madrid will finish his career with something missing,' said the former Chelsea manager, who has 12 months left on his Inter contract. 'I want to coach Real Madrid - 100 per cent. Whether it will be next year or later I can't say.[LNB] 'To leave this club after two incredible years of work, it can only be for Madrid. And if I go, it's with a clean conscience.'[LNB] Inter president Massimo Moratti revealed he was ready to consult Mourinho over his replacement, saying: 'If we have to change our coach, we will hear what Jose says and take on board his views. I hope he will suggest the right man to carry on all the good work he has done this season.'[LNB] Input from Mourinho i s unlikely to enhance Benitez's prospects of the job, but Italian reports claimed Inter's head of technical staff Marco Branca flew to Madrid to meet the 50-year-old yesterday.[LNB] Mourinho is thought to have suggested Bayern boss Louis van Gaal or new Turkey coach Guus Hiddink, but Inter chiefs admit they would struggle to lure either from their current position.[LNB] Benitez tried to quell speculation, saying: 'I have four years left on my contract, and I hope to make Liverpool competitive again.' [LNB] Liverpool can survive without Fernando Torres, insists Jamie CarragherManchester City offer £20m in chase for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner Manchester United's debt is spiralling, but the Red Knights won't be rescuing the club from the Glazers[LNB] [LNB]
