Jose Mourinho returns to Real Madrid as head coach on a verbally agreed two-year contract.
According to sources who spoke to ESPN, the Portuguese manager has reportedly parted ways with his current club, Benfica
Real Madrid have pinned all their hopes on Mourinho and expect the veteran coach to deliver a turnaround after the Spanish club endured a rare slump of two consecutive seasons without lifting a major trophy.
Although the deal has been verbally agreed, the official contract between Mourinho and the Spanish club authorities has yet to be signed.
Because he is leaving Benfica, the Portuguese club will receive a compensation of €7 million, as he has a contract with Benfica until 2027.
According to a major report from Spanish radio station COPE, Real Madrid has verbally accepted this exact list of demands from Jose Mourinho to pave the way for his dramatic return to the club.
According to the reported requirements, he will have the authority to determine player positions and transfer targets. The club management will be limited in interference in matters relating to team training.
He specifically requested not to be required to attend unnecessary or “pointless” press conferences and be allowed to bring his own coaching staff.
The announcement to join Real Madrid has taken the internet by storm and has drawn mixed reactions from fans.
One fan commented: “I hope he is aware that managing Real Madrid is about managing egos and big personalities in football.”
Another wrote: “One of the best ever, great jobs at Benfica.”
The third praised him with such words: “He is one of the top managers who has not won a UCL title with Madrid, it seems as if he has come back to win it.”
“Mourinho…the special one. I really want him to bring Victor Osimhen to Real Madrid. I also want to see how he will manage most of the talent in Madrid, from individual to team,” said the fourth.
Some fans in the football world called the change a mistake, with one user saying: “I respect the legacy, but re-hiring Jose is a mistake. I’m curious why fans believe outdated tactics will work in 2026. He won’t make any difference. This is just drama for a club that needs stability. It’s a step backwards.”
