Jose Mourinho says he returned to Real Madrid because the club asked him to rebuild after two disappointing, trophyless seasons and restore a successful era. He says players must show commitment beyond training and that egos cannot override team rules.
Mourinho said Madrid approached him while he was at Benfica, after a period when the club’s results and relationship with supporters had deteriorated. He said his relationship with Madrid had remained close since his departure in 2013, and the club wanted him to begin another successful period.
Mourinho said players’ commitment should extend beyond training and that they could go out only on nights after a match. He also said a player’s ego should not outweigh their talent and that no one gets an exemption from the dressing room’s rules.
