Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has addressed the club’s recent managerial decisions, including the controversial sacking of Xabi Alonso. Perez defended his choices, stating that the decision to hire Alonso was not a mistake and that the circumstances surrounding his dismissal were complex. He highlighted the lack of a proper pre-season as a contributing factor to the team’s struggles, suggesting that a change in management was an attempt to rectify the situation, although it proved to be a temporary solution.
During an impromptu press conference, Perez also spoke about the persistent rumors linking Jose Mourinho to a return to the Santiago Bernabeu. While acknowledging Mourinho’s positive impact on the club during his previous tenure, Perez did not confirm any negotiations. He also dismissed claims of internal tension within the Real Madrid squad, attributing any reported altercations to normal training occurrences and criticizing what he described as an “orchestrated campaign” against the club.