Valverde makes interesting admission about Mourinho at Real Madrid

Valverde makes interesting admission about Mourinho at Real Madrid Real Madrid played their second friendly of this preseason yesterday as they travelled to Hungary to face Ferencvaros. The match ended with a 2-1 win for the Merengues, after Mario Rivas and Carlos Espi scored for them, but the hosts snatched one goal back in the second half. Federico Valverde had the captain’s armband for this game, and this is expected to remain the norm going forward into the 2026-27 season, as he is the first captain of the team now and misses very few games. The most notable contribution from him on the pitch for this match was his assist to Espi for Los Blancos’ second goal. As Diario AS has reported, the Uruguayan also talked to the media after the match, and made some interesting comments about two newcomers in the team, i.e., the midfielder Bernardo Silva and the head-coach Jose Mourinho. Talking about the Portuguese playmaker , Valverde revealed how he is as a player and a person: “Spectacular. Honestly, I’m really enjoying having him here. He’s a magical player to have around every day. He’s a fantastic person, excellent, and he has fitted into the whole team really well. He’s very funny and entertaining. And, well, learning from him is a pleasure. He’s an incredible player whom I’ve always admired as an opponent, and being able to have him with us today is a great joy.” Meanwhile, the Real Madrid captain also expressed his surprise about some aspects of Mourinho’s personality: “I didn’t expect Mourinho to be like this during the time I’ve spent with him. He’s very approachable. At the end of the day, he’s a person who has his character. Sometimes he’s tough, but I think that’s what can help you improve. I like the way he treats us and the way he treats me. I’m happy, and since I’m the captain, I also try to bring out the best in myself so that my teammates and the coaching staff are doing well.” With his commitment to the team and fighting spirit, Federico Valverde can turn out to be a particularly beloved player for Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid. The Portuguese coach has shown a tendency to bond particularly well with players with his characteristics, and hopefully, he will be able to get the Falcon back to his best level after the difficult last season he had.