Mourinho ready to prove the Real deal

JOSE MOURINHO insists the Real Madrid hot-seat holds no fear for him as he embarks on what he hopes will be a successful tenure at the Bernabeu.

Mourinho took up the Madrid reins yesterday following a protracted courtship period with the Spanish club, who have agreed a four-year deal with the charismatic Portuguese.

Following his treble-winning campaign with Inter Milan Mourinho’s stock has rarely been higher, and his move to Madrid will continue his quest to win league titles in the marquee leagues of England, Italy and Spain.