Jose Mourinho has ruled out Radamel Falcao’s chances of joining Real Madrid for a striking position saying there’s an ‘Unwritten pact’ between the two clubs which makes Real Madrid unable to bid Falcao who plays for Atletico Madrid.
Real are one of the clubs who have been very strongly linked with the Colombian striker – currently regarded as one of the top players in world football.
Jose Mourinho said the move is a forbidden subject as Falcao is a key player for Atletico Madrid against Real Madrid, as was Sergio Aguero, and there is a kind of non-aggression pact between Atletico and Madrid.
The news is likely to be a boost to Mourinho’s former club Chelsea, who have been strongly linked with a January move for Falcao.
One player who will not be moving in January is Fabio Coentrao – he blasted: “I miss the times that lying and inventing in the newspapers was almost a crime. Now this does not happen, we are in a situation where it is very easy to lie and invent. It says what you want.”
But Mourinho did admit that his recent dropping of Coentrao has become a bit of an issue.
“We cannot escape that the reality of the Fabio Coentrao situation is not easy, but Fabio should be able to overcome a situation that I recognise is not easy for him – but there is no possibility he could leave in January – not long ago he cost €30million.”
He also spoke about Ricardo Carvalho’s situation at the club and he insists he is happy that he wants to stay – after a move to Queens Park Rangers in August failed to materialise.
“I thought he wanted out of Madrid, he is a tremendous player – especially for me, as I have had him at three clubs,” he said.
“With his injury last season and with Pepe and Ramos forming a partnership which can be the best in the world, he got a little delayed.
“But he decided to stay in Madrid, for me it is not a problem, he could be a solution but he knows his chances could be restricted.”
He also dispelled rumours that he looked at signing another of his former Chelsea players Jose Bosingwa in the summer.
“No, I did not think about it. You have to be good to bring the Portuguese and Portuguese to Madrid, would be mean to them.”
