Real Madrid has officially begun the process of bringing Jose Mourinho back to the club. According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, direct contacts are now taking place between the Spanish giants and the Portuguese manager.
Mourinho, who is 63 years old, has been the head coach of Benfica since September 2025. The Lisbon-based club is determined to retain his services at all costs, but they are aware that negotiations with Real Madrid are actively progressing.
The final decision on whether Mourinho will make a sensational return to the Santiago Bernabeu rests with club president Florentino Perez. Sources indicate that the manager himself is extremely interested in the prospect of a second stint with Los Blancos.
This would not be Mourinho's first time in charge of the Madrid outfit. He previously managed the team from 2010 to 2013, a period that saw the club win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
The potential move represents a significant development in the managerial market. While Benfica fights to keep its coach, Real Madrid appears to be making a serious play for a familiar face who knows the club's culture and demands.
All eyes are now on Florentino Perez as he weighs the decision that could shape the next chapter for both Real Madrid and Jose Mourinho's career.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.