Madrid: Real Madrid playmaker Kaka has received high praise from his club coach Jose Mourinho, who feels the South American has reignited his career this term.
The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has been in excellent form for the Santiago Bernabeu outfit this season, winning back a starting spot in the capital city side and being recalled to the Brazil national squad.
Despite a slow start to his time in Spain, the ex-Chelsea trainer feels the attacker is back to his best.
"I've known the real Kaka," Mourinho told the club's official website.
"He was a fantastic player when I was in Italy. Real Madrid have never had that version of him and he's finally found physical balance above all.
"He enjoys playing football. He is strong and is good at changing the pace to the game. It's only natural for him to return to the Brazilian national team and I'm happy for him because he's earned it through hard work.
"Football should rejoice at Kaka's return," he concluded.
The former AC Milan man is happy to be fit after an injury prone 2010-11, and is enjoying playing well for the Madrid giants.
"Things are turning out well for me. I hadn't played 90 minutes for a long time. I feel well both physically and personally. I'm gradually growing more confident," the Brazilian admitted.
Kaka is expected to feature for Madrid on Saturday, as the El Clasico side take on Real Sociedad in San Sebastian.
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