Mourinho in talks for shock Real Madrid return after 13 years away
Mourinho in talks for shock Real Madrid return after 13 years away
Jose Mourinho is nearing a sensational return to Real Madrid amid a turbulent season, with talks progressing and the club seeking stability.
Real Madrid are considering Jose Mourinho for a second spell at the club, as they look to restore authority after a chaotic 2025-26 season. According to a BBC report, Mourinho is in final negotiations with the club and is understood to be the only candidate actively being considered. President Florentino Perez reportedly identified him as the preferred option soon after Xabi Alonso's departure earlier this year.
Madrid's campaign last season ended with Barcelona clinching La Liga and Bayern Munich eliminating them from the Champions League in the quarter-finals. Dressing-room tensions spilled into public view, with midfields Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni fined a combined €1 million earlier this month after a conflict in the locker room. Alvaro Arbeloa stepped into the role in January following Alonso's exit, but the team's form continued to unravel.
Mourinho is currently at Benfica and could depart once their season ends. If he does move, Madrid would be betting on one of the most intense and successful personalities of the modern game to restore stability and authority in the dressing room.
Any move would require formal confirmation from Madrid and Mourinho's representatives, but the club's search for a long-term solution has resurfaced with a figure who has a track record of turning around troubled teams. Fans and pundits alike will be watching closely for the next steps.
