Mourinho proud to hear Real fans chant his name

After Real Madrid's crushing and embarrassing defeat to Ajax in Tuesday night's Champions League last-16 second-leg, Mourinho has said he was proud to hear the fans chanting his name. His comment comes after speculation surrounding a potential return to Real Madrid now that Solari's future at the club is bleak to say the least.

Ramon Calderon, the former Real president has confirmed the rumous by saying that Mourinho would be first choice to take the helm again at the Santiago Bernabeu, and that contact has been made.

March 6, 2019

Mourinho left the Bernabeu in 2013 and made an effort not to disrespect Solari as he took control. He continues to do the same by stating, "I am proud of that, but Real Madrid have a manager. Obviously it's a reason to be proud but nothing more than that."

The Portuguese manager was quick to praise his former club in light of their recent historic Champions League prowess, despite Tuesday's disappointing early exit.