‘Most difficult period of my career’ – Real Madrid legend reveals the truth behind Mourinho fallout and Bernabeu exit

Real Madrid legend Iker Casillas has revisited one of the most controversial periods of his career, opening up about his fractured relationship with Jose Mourinho and how it ultimately influenced his departure from the Santiago Bernabéu.

Speaking during an interview with Romario on his YouTube channel , the former goalkeeper reflected on the tensions that developed during Mourinho’s time in charge and admitted that the situation became increasingly difficult to manage as the years went by.

Looking back on that period, Casillas described it as the most challenging stage of his professional career.

“It was the most difficult period of my career because I was the captain.

“I had to talk to him constantly, deal with many issues, and, in the end, something that starts as a beautiful marriage, full of love and affection, turns into a complete divorce as time goes by.”

Despite the difficulties they experienced, Casillas made it clear that there is no longer any animosity between the two figures.

Casillas left as a Real Madrid legend. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

“Today, I believe that between José and me, things have moved on. If we have to see each other, we see each other; it’s no problem. But back then, it was tough.”