Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho rejected an approach from Real Madrid last month, it has been revealed.
Having sacked coach Julen Lopetegui, Real president Florentino Perez made a move to tempt Mourinho back to Madrid before appointing Santiago Solari.
Goal says Florentino wanted to make Mourinho his new coach, but the Portuguese declined the approach.
Mourinho had three eventful seasons at Madrid with Florentino and the pair have remained close.
Despite Mourinho's rejection, the president remains hopeful of eventually bringing him back to the club once his time with United comes to an end.