Portuguese coach José Mourinho is still the preferred choice for Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez to take over the role following current coach Álvaro Arbeloa at the end of the current season. Although Mourinho is the most prominent candidate, his controversial personality raises questions about the feasibility of his return to the royal club next season.
According to The Athletic, Pérez assigned the task of negotiating with the former team coach Xabi Alonso to his executive president José Ángel Sánchez last summer, but it seems that Pérez will personally take on the responsibility of selecting Arbeloa's successor this time.
Details of the Situation
José Mourinho, who led Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, returned to Benfica in September, where his contract with the club runs until the summer of 2027. The contract includes a buyout clause of €3 million, but his continuation in Portugal is uncertain. In a press conference last week, Mourinho was asked about his future and the possibility of staying with Benfica, to which he replied, "I cannot confirm that."
Reports indicate a division within the halls of Real Madrid regarding Mourinho's return, known as