Real Madrid intensified contacts to bring José Mourinho back to technical command. The Portuguese coach, who currently manages Benfica, is seen by the Merengue board as the name capable of reorganizing the squad. Jornais of Espanha and Portugal confirmed the progress of talks this Saturday.
The Spanish club is facing a moment of internal instability. Brigas recent events in the locker room, such as the episode between Valverde and Tchouaméni, have increased the pressure for change. The Madrid leadership considers Mourinho to be the main alternative for the 2026/27 season.
Diretoria merengue bets on Mourinho’s experience
The directors of Real Madrid believe that the Portuguese has the necessary profile to control the turbulent environment. Ele commanded the club between 2010 and 2013 and won La Liga, Copa from Rei and Supercopa from Espanha.
The approach with businessman Jorge Mendes facilitated the beginning of discussions. Publicações as the newspaper reports that Mourinho’s name has been circulating internally for months. What previously seemed unlikely now takes on the shape of a concrete operation.
- Real Madrid seeks a coach with the authority to manage egos in the squad
- The recent crisis involved heavy fines for Valverde and Tchouaméni after an argument
- Club wants stability ahead of summer transfer window
Benfica prepares exit and sets termination value
Benfica is already working on the possibility of losing their coach. The termination clause is valued at around 3 million euros, equivalent to approximately R$19 million. The Lisbon board began the search for replacements.
Marco Silva, who trains Fulham, appears as the most quoted name. Filipe Luís, a former Brazilian full-back who played for Flamengo, also appears in the conversations. The Benfica fans reacted in a divided way to the Brazilian.
The Portuguese club is following the negotiations on high alert. Mourinho has a contract until 2027, but the clause’s activation window paves the way for an immediate exit.
Histórico from Mourinho into Santiago Bernabéu
José Mourinho reached Real Madrid in 2010. In the first season, he won Copa from Rei. The following year, he secured the Spanish title with 100 points. Supercopa from Espanha came in 2012.
Ele left the club in 2013 after disagreements with part of the squad. Desde then went through Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham, Roma and now Benfica. The return would be the final chapter of a career marked by titles and controversies.
The 63-year-old coach maintains a close relationship with Florentino Pérez. The Merengue board sees in him the ability to impose discipline on the current group.
Internal Crise accelerates Real Madrid plans
The episode between Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni exposed cracks in the locker room. Valverde suffered a cut on his forehead and was hospitalized. The club imposed a fine of 500 thousand euros on each.
Outros cases of tension have emerged in recent weeks. The season without titles took its toll. Álvaro Arbeloa, interim coach, is expected to leave his position at the end of the campaign.
The proximity of the classic against Barcelona increased the urgency. Real Madrid wants to define the future of technical command to plan for the next window.
Benfica evaluates options to maintain competitiveness
Marco Silva gathers internal consensus on Benfica. Ele has experience at Premier League and knows Portuguese football. The board also monitors other European names.
Filipe Luís gains strength due to his history as a player. Ele trained Flamengo and understands the pressure of big clubs. However, part of the crowd shows resistance.
The Lisbon club plans to act quickly if Mourinho’s departure is confirmed. The 2026/27 season requires maintaining the competitive level in Portugal and Europa.
Detalhes of ongoing negotiations
Conversations between Mourinho and Real Madrid progress in stages. The Portuguese has already signaled conditions to accept the invitation. A tie-in of at least two seasons is under discussion.
As and Marca treat the operation as a path of no return. Em Portugal, Bola confirms that Benfica prepares the transition. The outcome should come out in the next few weeks.
Mourinho prioritizes Benfica until the end of the current season. Ele focuses on the final stretch of the Portuguese championship.