Real Madrid Eyes Jose Mourinho's Return as Head Coach
Real Madrid is considering Jose Mourinho as its next head coach, with club president Florentino Perez backing the Benfica manager despite mixed internal support.
Real Madrid has expressed interest in bringing Jose Mourinho back as head coach, with club president Florentino Perez reportedly the manager's biggest supporter among potential candidates. The club is seeking a new manager after current head coach Alvaro Alberoa's contract runs through the end of the season, with performance concerns as Real Madrid has failed to win any major titles this campaign.
Real Madrid has previously been linked with several other coaches including Jurgen Klopp, former Liverpool manager, and Mauricio Pochettino, US national team coach, though neither has been confirmed.
According to reports from The Athletic, Mourinho, the current Benfica manager, is the candidate Florentino Perez favors most for Real Madrid's next head coach position, despite not receiving unanimous support within the club. Nevertheless, Perez is pushing the process forward, and the 63-year-old manager has a contract termination clause worth approximately 3 million euros with Benfica, making him a strong contender for the role.
Mourinho previously managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013, leading the club to one La Liga title, one Copa del Rey, and one Spanish Super Cup.
