Mbappé Praises Mourinho, Reveals Secret of His Coaching Uniqueness

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé lauded his new coach, José Mourinho, highlighting the Portuguese manager's distinctiveness among his peers. This commendation comes as the French international trains for the first time under "The Special One," who recently rejoined the Royal club for a second tenure on a three-year contract until the 2029 season. Speaking to "AS" newspaper, Mbappé described Mourinho as "truly an exceptional character, one of the smartest people I have ever met. He knows how to coach and interact with players exceptionally well, and he is a true leader." Real Madrid's results have significantly improved under Mourinho. The team currently holds second place in the Spanish League with 15 points, earned from five victories and only one defeat. They trail leader Barcelona, who maintains a perfect record with 18 points, by three points.