Trent Alexander-Arnold calls working with Jose Mourinho 'a pleasure'

Trent Alexander-Arnold has described it as ‘a pleasure’ to work under reappointed Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, saying he has admired the Portuguese coach for years and believes he can guide the club to major trophies.

Mourinho was reappointed as Real Madrid manager in June for a second spell following a disappointing 2025-26 campaign, during which the club failed to win LaLiga and were knocked out in the Champions League quarter-finals.

Alexander-Arnold believes Mourinho's experience and high standards will have a positive impact on the squad.

"I have always admired the coach (Mourinho). I've played against him a couple of times, and it's a pleasure to work with him and his team," Alexander-Arnold said.

"It’s intense. The principles and the level of demand are very high, so I’m looking forward to seeing how, the more we get to know each other, the more we learn and the more he can teach us. And we’re all willing and eager to learn and improve.

"I’m sure he’ll teach us many things and help us win trophies this year."

The England international endured an injury-disrupted first season in Spain after his move from Liverpool, limiting his opportunities to establish himself in the starting line-up as he rotated in and out of the side.

However, Dani Carvajal's departure in May has created an opening for the 27-year-old to cement his place as Real Madrid's first-choice right-back ahead of the new campaign.

Real Madrid will begin their 2026-27 LaLiga campaign with a home fixture against Espanyol on 22 August.