The possible return of José Mourinho to Real Madrid immediately revives the memory of his time between 2010 and 2013. A period marked by solid sporting results but also by strong internal tensions. The Portuguese technician had notably maintained a very tense relationship with the locker room, and in particular with Iker Casillas, then emblematic captain of the club, gradually put in competition then dismissed in favor of Diego López. A decision which had fractured part of the locker room and divided the supporters.
While the rumor is growing this Tuesday in Spain, the enigmatic tweet from Iker Casillas, accompanied by popcorn emojis and tinged with obvious irony, proves the excitement and the still vivid memory of this era at Casa Blanca. At the time, Mourinho’s choices had left lasting marks with authoritarian management and internal conflicts, despite a Spanish championship title and a very competitive team. It is precisely this mixture of success and controversy which today makes his name so divisive in discussions around the Madrid bench, even among former executives.
