Portuguese coach José Mourinho is increasingly close to returning to the helm of Real Madrid. Although there is no official announcement, conversations between president Florentino Pérez and agent Jorge Mendes have reportedly advanced decisively this Monday, according to information from European outlets not independently confirmed.
The understanding would include a central condition demanded by Mourinho: having a decisive role in sports planning, with decision-making power over signings and full backing from the board. The coach seeks to avoid internal friction like those that marked his previous stints at the club, betting on a more aligned structure between the coaching staff and the presidency.
The contract, according to these versions, would be for two seasons, until 2028. However, the officialization of the agreement depends not only on the sporting aspect. The institutional context of Real Madrid is decisive: the announcement should occur as soon as the electoral landscape is resolved. If Florentino Pérez remains in office without opposition, confirmation could come immediately; otherwise, it will be subject to the election results.
The possible return of Mourinho already generates expectation. His first stint at the club, between 2010 and 2013, left titles and a competitive identity that marked an era. Now, with Real Madrid seeking to consolidate its European dominance, the Portuguese's name once again becomes a strong bet to lead that goal.
For now, there is no signature or presentation, but the scenario points to a return that no longer seems distant.