Will Mourinho Return to Madrid?
Planning at Real Madrid and Possible Changes
Real Madrid has already begun planning for next season. A major restructuring is expected within the team, potentially affecting everything from the coaching staff to several names in the squad. For the head coach position, Florentino Pérez reportedly has a familiar name in mind.
According to Portuguese outlets such as Record, the club’s president is considering the return of José Mourinho to the Santiago Bernabéu. The possibility excites part of the Madrid fanbase, both for his ability to manage dressing rooms and for his successful previous spell, during which he won a 100-point league title and a Copa del Rey.
The Situation of José Mourinho and the Current Context
“The Special One” is currently under contract with Benfica, a team he leads steadily in the Primeira Liga. There is also said to be a clause that would facilitate his departure to Real Madrid. So far, no official talks have begun, but according to the Portuguese press, a return to the Spanish capital would not leave the Portuguese coach indifferent.
Before making a decision, Florentino Pérez will need to assess the situation of the current manager, Álvaro Arbeloa. The board will evaluate the season to determine whether he will continue in charge of the team. For now, his future remains uncertain. Results in LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League have left the club on the verge of finishing two consecutive seasons without silverware—something difficult to accept at an institution like Real Madrid.
A Potential Return Dependent on Timing
If finalized, the arrival of José Mourinho would need to take place at the end of the season and before the start of the World Cup, with the aim of allowing him to fully plan the squad. It is well known that the Portuguese coach prefers to have full control over his teams, so he would need time to evaluate which positions to strengthen and which players will not continue. José Mourinho himself has not guaranteed his continuity at Benfica, leaving the door open to any possibility.
Will José Mourinho return to the Santiago Bernabéu?
