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'Five years later, you still talk about Mourinho!' - Ramos wants respect for Solari

Sergio Ramos has called for respect to be shown towards Real Madrid head coach Santiago Solari amid talk of a possible return to the club for Jose Mourinho.

The Portuguese coach has been tipped to take over at the Santiago Bernabeu, where he spent three seasons in charge from 2010 to 2013, having been sacked as Manchester United manager.

Mourinho is thought to be the popular choice for president Florentino Perez to become a long-term successor to Solari, who was appointed initially on an interim basis after Julen Lopetegui was dismissed in October.

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However, his often-confrontational man-management style led to schisms within the Madrid dressing room, prompting concerns that any return to the club could create a hostile atmosphere.