Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho is in regular contact with Leonardo, the new coach at Inter Milan.

Leonardo admits he is friends with the former Inter manager.

"I speak to Mourinho, we are friends. He is the Real Madrid coach, but he has been open with me, and we have spoken about many things," he said.

"He has always been close to me, and he has helped me early on."

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