"Goalkeeper Casillas, who made over 500 appearances for Madrid in a glittering career that saw him win La Liga five times and the Champions League on three occasions, believes president Florentino Perez should re-hire Xabi Alonso, less than four months after he was sacked."
"Casillas says Perez was hasty in getting rid of Alonso and, speaking today at a promotional event for Movistar ahead of Sunday's El Clasico at Barcelona, says he remains the best candidate for the job. He said: "I would sign Xabi Alonso again. For me he was the perfect coach, always giving continuity and confidence. He gave success to Bayer Leverkusen and he is the right age for Real Madrid.""
""But then decisions are made, like the day it was decided to fire Rafa Benítez for [Zinedine] Zidane and that went well." Despite Casillas' wishes, Alonso won't be returning to Madrid although another former Blancos boss could be with Jose Mourinho reportedly top of Perez's wishlist."
"Casillas and Mourinho had a bitter relationship during the Portuguese's three-year spell at Madrid but the 2010 World Cup winner refused to re-open the wounds today. "I start by saying that I don't have any problem with anyone asking me about Mourinho, I don't care," he said. "We went through a difficult phase, it is what it is, but it's over.""
Iker Casillas believes Florentino Pérez should rehire Xabi Alonso as Real Madrid’s next coach. Casillas cites Alonso’s success with Bayer Leverkusen, his age as suitable for the role, and his ability to provide continuity and confidence. Alonso was previously brought in to modernize Real Madrid with a high-press style, but results deteriorated and he was dismissed after poor performance and claims of dressing-room discontent. Casillas argues Pérez acted hastily in firing Alonso and compares it to earlier decisions that worked out. Casillas also comments on Jose Mourinho, saying he does not have a problem with questions about him and that past difficulties are over.
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