Jose Mourinho is close to a sensational return to the “Santiago Bernabeu”, as it is reported that he has reached a verbal agreement to become the next coach of Real Madrid. After one season at Benfica, the legendary Portuguese coach is expected to succeed Alvaro Arbelo and start his second adventure at the head of the Spanish giant.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Mourinho has accepted in principle Real Madrid’s offer for a two-year contract. The 63-year-old would thus return to “Los Blancos” more than a decade after his first departure in 2013. The deal is expected to be finalized after Real’s last match in La Liga against Athletic Bilbao, which will also mark the end of Arbeloa’s short period on the bench.

This decision comes after a turbulent period for the Madrid club. The Xabi Alonso era ended prematurely when Arbeloa took over in January, but another trophyless season has prompted president Florentino Perez to return to a household name.

Mourinho, who previously led Real to a historic La Liga title with 100 points, is seen as the manager who can restore order, authority and discipline to a dressing room that has suffered for consistency.

Although the Portuguese had previously stated that there was a “99 percent chance” of staying at Benfica, the temptation of the “Bernabeu” seems to have completely changed the situation.

The potential return comes after an unusual season for Mourinho at the Estadio da Luz. He led Benfica to a historic campaign where the team did not lose a match in the Primeira Liga, but still failed to win the title. The large number of draws made Benfica finish the season in third place, behind Porto and Sporting.

This strange balance, undefeated but without a title, seems to have paved the way for his departure. Benfica fans may be disappointed by the decision, but the opportunity to manage Real Madrid again is an offer Mourinho could hardly refuse.

With the return almost complete, Mourinho is said to have already started thinking about reinforcements in attack. One of the names he is interested in is Marcus Rashford, his former player at Manchester United. The English striker has spent the season on loan at Barcelona, ​​but the Catalan club’s financial problems could pave the way for a move to Real Madrid.

Mourinho believes Rashford’s speed and ability to play in several attacking roles would fit well with his tactical ideas at the Bernabeu. Landing a target from rivals Barcelona would be a typical move for the “Special One” and could signal the start of a more aggressive era for Real in the market.

By bringing back Mourinho, Florentino Perez is choosing a winning coach who knows the pressure, internal politics and the weight of the Santiago Bernabeu well.

The official is expected soon, with Mourinho likely to travel to Madrid at the start of the season. next week. For Real Madrid fans, the return of the “Special One” promises the return of a combative and strong football, which also characterized his first period. As in 2010, his mission will be clear: dethrone Barcelona from the La Liga throne and bring Real back into contention for Champions League glory. 

Source: prizrenpost