04 December,2012 09:18 AM IST | | AFP
Marca's front page story, headlined âDivorce on the horizon', suggested Mourinho's exit was looming after a deterioration in the Portuguese manager's relations with Real president Florentino Perez.
Under a picture of a broken heart, the report claimed: Jose Mourinho will not coach Real Madrid next season. But Mourinho dismissed the story as having âno foundation'.
He added: "As I have always said, my relationship with the president is very good."
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Following their sluggish start to the season the Spanish champions are lagging 11 points behind Barcelona and five points behind second-placed city rivals Atletico Madrid.
Perceived disquiet at the Bernabeu has led to former Chelsea boss Mourinho's name being linked to a return to the English Premier League, in particular as a possible successor to Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. Fergie when asked by British broadcaster ITV if Jose could replace him at Old Trafford, the Scot replied: "He can manage anywhere, absolutely."u00a0