For the first time, the coach's wishes prevailed.
After Florentino and Valdano refused to bring in Hugo Almeida, the rift between the management and Mourinho was made public for the first time.
The former Werder Bremen forward was Mourinho's first winter signing recommendation to the club, but after Real Madrid's rejection, Almeida could only join Besiktas in Turkey.
This matter involved the interests of Mourinho's agent Mendes—Real Madrid already had a "Mendes gang": Cristiano Ronaldo, Mourinho, Pepe, Cavaleiro, and Di Maria were all represented by Mendes.
It's a real power presence, and if it's not shown in the club, it will manifest in the locker room.
Mourinho was displeased with the management's disregard for the players he recommended.
What angered the Portuguese even more was that, despite his repeated requests, Valdano and Florentino showed no signs of changing their stance.
