A statement from a Real Madrid legend that has Mourinho causing a storm.

Following a period of upheaval at Real Madrid, Jose Mourinho is gaining support from a significant figure. Real Madrid legend Nacho Fernandez considers the Portuguese tactician the ideal candidate to steer the club back to victory.

After two consecutive disappointing seasons, Real Madrid decided to place their trust in Jose Mourinho to usher in a new cycle. The return of the Portuguese strategist to the Bernabeu continues to spark debate, but also receives support from those who understand the club's identity.

One of those is former captain Nacho Fernandez. In an interview with AS, the Real Madrid legend affirmed that Mourinho is the right choice to bring Los Blancos back to the top. Not only does he highly value the professional skill of the Portuguese manager, Nacho also expressed special gratitude to the coach who changed his career. These very comments are attracting significant attention from Real Madrid fans.

"For me and my family, Mourinho is a very special person. He is the coach who shaped my career, the one who gave me my debut and the opportunity to play," Nacho shared. The former Spanish center-back recalled that before making his first-team debut at Mestalla, he had gone through the pre-season training period with Mourinho. "I made my first-team debut that day, but before that I had been with him during the pre-season. After the match at Mestalla, I continued to have many more appearances for the first team. Mourinho will always be a special person to me."

Nacho continued to emphasize his special relationship with Mourinho: "Besides being an excellent coach, which everyone knows, for me and my family, he is also the coach of my life. I can only wish him all the best in this second term." He also believes that Real Madrid currently has the right type of coach needed. "I think Real Madrid has the right type of coach that the team needs at this moment, someone who knows how to create challenges and ignite the fighting spirit."

Assessing the changes Mourinho could bring, Nacho believes the most important thing will be the team's dedication spirit. "What I am sure of is that no one can guarantee titles, because football is always unpredictable. But Mourinho will certainly make the players give their all." He added: "The intensity he brings to every training session and every match is always at 100%. I have worked with him, so I can confirm that. If the players and Mourinho are all on the same page, I am sure good things will come to Real Madrid."

Besides that, Nacho also admitted that Real Madrid is suffering the effects after parting ways with a series of key figures such as Toni Kroos, Lucas Vazquez, Luka Modric, himself, and most recently Dani Carvajal. According to the former captain, players who grew up from the academy along with experienced veterans always play a role in preserving the club's winning identity.

Nevertheless, Nacho still believes Mourinho understands that value. "Mourinho is a true Madridista. He understands very well what victory and defeat mean at this club. If the players are fully behind him, wonderful things await Real Madrid." At the same time, Nacho also affirmed that Real Madrid will always be his home and he is ready to return to serve the club whenever needed.