Says he is the most professional player he has met

The relationship between Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo cooled towards the end of the Portuguese manager's time coaching Real Madrid. CR7's actions during the preseason match 'Los Blancos' played against Chelsea served to further underline the problems between the two.

Mourinho seems to have had a change of heart though and, in comments made to France Football, he has praised the Portuguese star. "Coaching him was the highlight of my career. He's the most professional player I've ever met," he said.

"A coach and player may have their differences at a given time, but it ends there. I don't have any problem", he assured.

Mourinho added to Ancelotti's words of praise following the game against Real: "Cristiano Ronaldo is out of this world."