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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho will only return to Real Madrid if this happens
MANCHESTER UNITED boss Jose Mourinho will only return to Real Madrid if Zinedine Zidane takes the France job, according to reports.
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Jose Mourinho has overcome a tough start at Manchester United to spark hopes the glory days are about to return to Old Trafford.
Reports in the last week have also claimed the Portuguese is in talks over a contract extension.
However, he continues to be linked with the Real Madrid job despite leaving in 2013.
Mourinho left under a cloud after angering key figures such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos.
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Jose Mourinho fell out with influential figures such as Sergio Ramos at Real Madrid
But he has a close relationship with Florentino Perez and a return further down the line is not out of the question.
Spanish outlet Don Balon claim he will only head back to the Bernabeu should Zidane take the France job.
But fear not United fans, that may not be for some time.
Jose Mourinho will only return if Zinedine Zidane takes the France job
It is said Zidane is targeting a lengthy stay in Spain and wants to mark his first full season in the job by winning both La Liga and the Champions League.
He wants to deliver the prizes to truly earn Perez's seal of approval.
Mourinho wants to return to Madrid one day but only when his time at United is up.
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