Villas-Boas: Mourinho is one of the best managers in the world and he enjoys the challenge of Barcelona

André Villas-Boas, the president of FC Porto, praised Portuguese coach José Mourinho, confirming that he remains one of the best coaches in the world following his return to manage Real Madrid.

André Villas-Boas stated: "José is still one of the best coaches in the world, and I have always known that. Now he is coaching the best club in the world."

Porto's president noted that Mourinho faces a tough challenge due to the high level FC Barcelona is currently displaying, explaining: "It's unfortunate for him that Barcelona is in this state; they have found themselves in a great moment."

André Villas-Boas has stated that the current circumstances remind him of when Mourinho left Inter Milan, confirming that the Portuguese manager enjoys such big challenges, saying: "These are the challenges that Mourinho enjoys more than others."