Article by Aurelian Botezatu – Published on Thursday, 07 May 2026, 09:20 / Updated on Thursday, 07 May 2026 09:20
Benfica coach Jose Mourinho had a video call with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez on Tuesday.
Just a few days ago, Jose Mourinho declared in Milan that all he cares about in the next period is to take Benfica to the Champions League. But several publications report about a first contact with the president of Real Madrid, Florentino Perez.
Jose Mourinho video conference with Florentino Perez
According to the Spanish portal “ESdiario”, Mourinho and Perez would have had a video conference on Tuesday, in which his manager, Jorge Mendes, also participated. The Portuguese coach would have presented the president with his conditions for a return to the bench, after the mandate from 2010 to 2013, and they are tough.
Mourinho wants to have total control over the team. Locker room management, team planning, transfers. He reportedly made it clear to Perez that he would not accept any interference from management.
Jose Mourinho wants a 2-year contract
“The Special One” is also said to have insisted on a firm, two-year contract. He does not want to engage temporarily, for a short period, but not long term, without being able to evaluate the project at a given moment.
He would have presented the president with some clear ideas regarding personnel as well. The Portuguese wants to bring in his own staff and initiate changes within the existing squad. Up to 7 players would be removed from the squad if they do not meet his performance criteria.
Jose Mourinho wants to work directly with president Florentino Perez
Concerned by the high number of injuries Real have faced throughout the current season, Mourinho has called for more influence over the medical department. And in terms of communication, he told Perez that he wanted to have a direct line with him and that he only wanted to work with him!
On the other hand, The Special One also wants to be involved in planning the team's summer toursfrom the desire to be able to manage the workload of the players. The Portuguese left nothing to chance and would have made it clear to Perez that if his conditions are not accepted he will not come. The ball is now in the president's court.
