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Jose Mourinho dismisses reports of Real Madrid return

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge
Image: Jose Mourinho says he is 'happy' at Manchester United

Jose Mourinho has dismissed reports he could take over from Real Madrid's under-pressure head coach Julen Lopetegui.

The former Spain boss says he will fight for his position at Real, but according to Sky sources, the club are set to sack him following three straight defeats.

Despite newspaper reports claiming Mourinho - who managed Real from 2010-13 - is a candidate to replace Lopetegui, the Manchester United boss says he is happy at the club, and wants to extend his stay after his contract expires.

Julen Lopetegui is enjoying a difficult start to his first season as Real Madrid manager
Image: Julen Lopetegui is under pressure at Real Madrid after 12 games

Speaking ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Juventus, Mourinho said: "I am happy here, I am happy to see out my contract and I would like to stay after my contract runs out.

"All I am thinking about is Manchester United."

As United prepare to host Juventus, Mourinho believes Massimiliano Allegri's side are "more than contenders" for the Champions League, and now have an extra boost with the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 400 goals across Europe's top five leagues - for Manchester United, Real Madrid and now Juventus
Image: Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford on Tuesday with Juventus

"Juventus have a lot to offer and an extra year of experience with the same coach, the same structure, for the last five years or so they have been contenders to win the title.

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"They have been in a couple of finals, they won seven titles on the trot and now they have a really special player.

"As far as I am concerned they are more than contenders."

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