Italian journalist Tony Damascelli has claimed that Jose Mourinho will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.

The reporter, who writes for Il Giornale, has revealed that he spoke with the Portuguese Coach at the recent Globe Sports event in Dubai, where he cited 'political issues' for his imminent departure.

“I spoke with Mourinho personally and alone in Dubai,” he told Calcissimo. “And he said it was a political issue.

“He cannot go on at Madrid.

“I also asked him if he liked Paris, and he said 'maybe'.”

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