According to a report from Spanish outlet Sport.es, Jose Mourinho has laid out a clear set of requirements for a potential second stint as manager of Real Madrid. The current Benfica boss is reportedly in discussions with club president Florentino Perez about a return to the Spanish capital.
The negotiations have centered on five specific conditions presented by the Portuguese coach. The first demand is for a two-year contract, providing stability and a defined project timeline. Secondly, Mourinho has requested the dismissal of the club's long-serving fitness coach, Antonio Pintus.
A third condition focuses on structural autonomy. Mourinho is seeking assurances that the club's leadership will not interfere with his work as head coach, granting him full authority over footballing decisions. This desire for control is a recurring theme in his managerial career.
The fourth point concerns the medical department. Mourinho has called for a change in how the team's medical staff operates, though the specific nature of these changes was not detailed in the initial report. Finally, the fifth condition involves media responsibilities.
Mourinho wants the club to create a dedicated press secretary role. This would allow him to avoid participating in every post-match and pre-match press conference. The report notes that during his previous tenure at Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, his frequent media appearances often led to public controversies and scandals.
Mourinho's first spell at the Santiago Bernabeu was successful in terms of silverware. He guided the team to a La Liga title, a Copa del Rey, and a Spanish Super Cup during his three seasons in charge. His potential return would mark a significant move for the club.
The discussions are ongoing, and it remains to be seen whether Real Madrid's hierarchy will agree to all of Mourinho's stipulations. The outcome of these talks will shape the club's managerial future.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.