Mourinho plans Valverde's role at Real Madrid if appointed coach
Reports claim José Mourinho plans Federico Valverde’s position if he joins Real Madrid. This matters as it links the coach’s potential appointment with a key midfield signing.
Mourinho has reportedly decided where Federico Valverde will slot in if he joins Real Madrid, according to a Yahoo Sports report that broke this week. The claim comes amid growing speculation that the former Chelsea and Inter coach could take the helm at the Santiago Bernabéu, and that he would bring a high‑profile signing from his previous club, Benfica, to bolster the midfield.
Valverde, who joined Real Madrid in 2022 for a €70 million fee, is known for his ability to play anywhere between central midfield and defensive roles. He has been a key part of the team’s recent successes, logging 23 league appearances in his first season and contributing 5 goals and 7 assists. Real Madrid’s midfield has been in flux after the departure of Luka Modrić, and the club has struggled to find a consistent anchor in the
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