Jose Mourinho has reportedly held talks with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez regarding a potential return to the Santiago Bernabeu. According to multiple sources, the Portuguese coach, currently in charge of Benfica, is Perez’s top candidate to take over the managerial role.
Real Madrid are on the verge of completing a second consecutive trophy-less campaign, and current manager Alvaro Arbeloa is set to leave the club this summer. With the board already planning for the future, the 63-year-old Mourinho has emerged as the leading option, a development confirmed by Esdiario and journalist Sergio Valentin, who reported that the two men held a video call to discuss the fine print of a possible comeback.
Jorge Mendes, Mourinho’s long-time agent, was also present during the conversation, though he reportedly only acted as an observer. The meeting signals the growing likelihood of the former Real Madrid boss returning to the club he led to a La Liga title in 2012.