"He thinks he knows everything and the coach cannot help him to develop more." - Mourinho on Ronaldo

Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo © Gallo Images

Self-proclaimed 'Special One' Jose Mourinho had only one problem with Cristiano Ronaldo when he coached him at Real Madrid – he thought the world's most expensive player was a bit of a know-it-all. 

Ronaldo joined Real from Manchester United for around €90 million in 2009 and took his goalscoring exploits to new heights under Mourinho, who left Real Madrid to rejoin Chelsea as manager earlier this week. 

Asked in an interview with Spanish television show Punto Pelota why his relationship with Ronaldo had broken down towards the end of last season, Mourinho said the player had not taken criticism well. 

"I had only one problem with him, very simple, very basic, which was when a coach criticises a player from a tactical viewpoint trying to improve what in my view could have been improved," he added. 

"And at that moment he didn't take it very well because maybe he thinks he knows everything and the coach cannot help him to develop more. 

"Cristiano has had three fantastic seasons with me, I don't know if they were the best of his career because he had some fantastic moments with Manchester United. 

"I think we created a fantastic situation for him tactically in which he could express all his potential and turn that into records and goals." 

Real's failure to win major silverware last season and reports of division in the dressing room have prompted speculation Ronaldo, whose contract runs until June 2015, may be seeking a move away from the Spanish capital. 

Club President Florentino Perez has said the 28-year-old would stay and help Real win the 10th European crown they have been chasing since their last continental success in 2002. 

"Cristiano Ronaldo is priceless," Perez, who was returned unopposed for another four-year term this week, told an Internet chat organised by El Mundo newspaper on Tuesday. 

"We will do it (win the 10th European title)," he added. "And Cristiano will score a goal in the final."

Mourinho, Essien Set To Return Back To Chelsea

Ghana midfield star Michael Essien could return to Chelsea as it has emerged that the Blues have offered Jose Mourinho a contract to return the English club. Essien, who is on loan at Real Madrid from Chelsea, moved to the Spanish club on the orders of Mourinho, the man he considers as his father.
The Ghanaian player was given the chance by Mourinho to revive his career at Real Madrid after suffering less playing time at Chelsea. Essien was among one of Mourinho’s early signing at Chelsea and with the Ghanaian’s performance at Real Madrid the Portuguese trainer could bring the Ghanaian back to Stamford Bridge.
Mourinho has been offered a three-year contract to take over at Chelsea in the summer. The deal on the table for Mourinho is believed to be worth between €10M and€15M net per year. Mourinho joined Chelsea in 2004 from FC Porto, leading the Blues to two Premier League titles.He left in 2007 after failing to make the desired impact in Europe.