According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Real Madrid has reached a full agreement with José Mourinho for his return to the Santiago Bernabéu, with the official announcement expected next week. The current Benfica manager is poised to succeed Carlo Ancelotti as the club’s next head coach.
Over the past few weeks, Mourinho has emerged as the primary candidate for the position, surpassing Álvaro Arbeloa. This season has been disastrous for the Spanish giants, plagued by persistent dressing room rifts. The club hierarchy increasingly favors a manager who can immediately restore authority, competitiveness, and discipline—a role that naturally points to the Portuguese coach. Mourinho remains highly regarded at Real Madrid, with memories of his previous tenure’s intensity and fighting spirit still vivid. Given the fans’ frustration over the current squad’s lack of leadership, many see him as the ideal figure to reshape the team’s mentality and usher in a critical new era.
Earlier reports suggested negotiations were in early stages, with Mourinho’s agent Jorge Mendes holding preliminary talks with Real Madrid representatives. However, Tavolieri’s latest update indicates significant progress, with a deal now in place, paving the way for one of the most dramatic managerial returns in recent years.
Notably, starting this weekend, Real Madrid is expected to have a window of approximately ten days to finalize the move, avoiding a hefty buyout clause. Mourinho’s contract with Benfica includes a clause allowing him to leave for just €3 million within ten days after the team’s final match of the season. This provision will simplify negotiations
