Jose Mourinho claims he would not find room for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal at Real Madrid and insists his players are the best. Yamal played a key part as Spain lifted the World Cup trophy over the summer, two years after starring as Luis de la Fuentes men claimed the European crown.The 19-year-old is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world but Mourinho is adamant he would rather work with what he has at the Santiago Bernabeu.Speaking to El Chiringuito, the Portuguese was asked if he would like to have Yamal at Madrid. He replied: No. He is a great player without a doubt, a young man with an incredible margin of progression. It is not normal at his age to be European and world champion, but we have a top squad, I would not make a hole for anyone. They are mine and mine are the best.Table of ContentsMourinho excited to work with new signing Diomande at Real MadridMourinho confident Real Madrid midfielder Guler will shine this seasonMourinho excited to work with new signing Diomande at Real MadridYan Diomande is expected to play on the right of Madrids attack this season a role Yamal occupies at Barca. The Ivory Coast winger joined the club from RB Leipzig earlier this month in a deal worth a club record �120million.Mourinho is not concerned by the players price tag but is excited to work with him this season.Diomande is a fast, aggressive winger that can play on both sides, [a player like that is] not easy to find, added Mourinho.Also, he is young and will progress with many years to come at Real Madrid.I dont want to analyse if he costs 120m, 80m or 40m. I analyse the players profile, what he can give to my team and in that sense I said: Yes, I want him. The fee is not my business.Mourinho confident Real Madrid midfielder Guler will shine this seasonMidfield schemer Arda Guler is expected to be big player for Madrid this season and Mourinho is a fan of the young Turkey star.He said: I love Gler. I think something similar to [Luka] Modric or Bernardo Silva will happen to him, you start in one position and finish in another, you start from 10 and you will finish at 8, at 6. I think Arda will go in that direction with evolution and his knowledge of the game.Madrid open their La Liga campaign at Espanyol on Saturday. Barca are in action 24 hours later with a game against Elche. Topics FC Barcelona Jose Mourinho Lamine Yamal Real Madrid CF Yan Diomande Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Deco addresses Rodri and Real Madrid: He wasnt in our plans Ben Miller 20th August, 2026 Barcelona 2-1 Al Ahly: Report, result, goals from Joan Gamper Trophy 2026 Ben Miller 19th August, 2026 Barcelona vs Al Ahly: Confirmed Joan Gamper Trophy teams and line ups Ben Miller 19th August, 2026 Barcelona v Al Ahly Line-ups, stats and preview 101 GreatGoals 19th August, 2026 I wish Rodri well, but not too well, says Real Madrid boss Mourinho, who lavishes praise on incredible Mbappe Jon Fisher 19th August, 2026 Rodri: Barcelona sign Man City star in �65m transfer as Real Madrid miss out on Spain captain Jon Fisher 18th August, 2026
