Alvaro Morata backs Jose Mourinho as ideal Real Madrid coach

Alvaro Morata says Jose Mourinho is the perfect man for Real Madrid, recalling their first meeting at Valdebebas before Inter Milan’s Champions League final against Bayern. He described the brief encounter as a "lovely story" that later shaped his career. The accompanying image is credited to Carlos Alvarez. Morata recounts that Chendo called him to join the first team in America, prompting his debut under Mourinho. He noted that Mourinho summoned him for pre‑season after he had just arrived in Marbella. Morata remembers watching the training session alone before Mourinho approached him. Morata describes Mourinho as a rare blend of motivator and manager, adding that wherever Mourinho has worked he has either won titles or come close. He emphasizes Mourinho’s humor in private and his ability to keep teams focused on constant victory. Reflecting on his own exits from Real Madrid, Morata explains he left the first time to build a personal legacy after limited playing time, moving to Juve where he was the most important signing. He later returned under Zinedine Zidane, scoring 20‑21 goals, but faced stiff competition from Benzema. Morata concludes that Mourinho’s balance of motivation and management will suit Real Madrid’s perpetual need to win. Another image is credited to Alessandro Sabattini.