Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho is close to returning to Real Madrid. According to the Spanish newspaper Marca and several European sports publications, the parties have already reached a preliminary agreement, and an official announcement may be made after the season concludes.
If the appointment takes place, it will mark the 63-year-old specialist's second return to Real Madrid 13 years after his departure from the club. It is worth recalling that Mourinho previously managed the Madrid giant from 2010 to 2013.
The Return of the 'Special One'
According to Marca, Real Madrid's management is considering Mourinho as the main candidate for the coaching position following the team's extremely unsuccessful season. Sources close to the club claim that president Florentino Perez sees in the Portuguese a figure capable of restoring discipline and control 'within the locker room.'
It is reported that Mourinho is set to replace Alvaro Arbeloa, who took charge of the team after Xabi Alonso's departure but failed to stabilize the club's results. By the way, Xabi Alonso has become the head coach of Chelsea.
Negotiations are at the final stage, and Mourinho is already discussing the composition of his future staff and participation in the summer transfer campaign.
The 2025/26 season has been one of the most challenging for Real Madrid in recent years. The team has been left without major titles and has effectively dropped out of the championship race in La Liga, significantly trailing behind Barcelona with just a few rounds left to finish.
The Spanish press has actively reported on the tense atmosphere within the locker room and conflicts among players. Against this backdrop, the club's management has apparently decided to bet on a tougher and more authoritarian management style, which is traditionally associated with Mourinho.
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