Article by Daniel Scorpie – Published Saturday, 09 May 2026, 11:46 / Updated Saturday, 09 May 2026 11:51
Talks between Florentino Perez and Jose Mourinho are moving forward quickly. Real Madrid has decided the name of the coach who will replace Alvaro Arbeloa in the summer, with Jose Mourinho remaining the only viable option in the current crisis situation at the blanco club.
One by one, the options considered for the position of coach of Real Madrid in the 2026-2027 season have fallen. All but one: Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese, aged 63, would have won the race with Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, Lionel Scaloni and Didier Deschamps, the French coach being plan B, which GSP.ro also wrote about.
“Mourinho is the chosen one, the move closes on Tuesday or Wednesday”
The talks, carried out through the agent Jorge Mendes, who returned to better relations with the blanco club, progressed rapidly in the last hours, so that the president Florentino Perez would no longer have doubts about the choice for the succession of Alvaro Arbeloa, who completely and reversibly got the situation out of control.
“Breaking News: Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid. Deal is only a matter of time”, just announced “Zone Madrid”, an online publication close to the “Santiago Bernabeu” team.
Journalist Sergio Valentín confirms the news: “Jose Mourinho is the chosen one, his move will be completed on Tuesday or Wednesday.”
Jose Mourinho sets tough conditions to return to Real Madrid
“I'm not saying it will be announced, but that they plan to complete his departure from Benfica and reach an agreement with Real Madrid. Los Blancos have been working on Mourinho's transfer since before the Bayern match and all the necessary steps are being taken.
Mourinho and Jorge Mendes have already told Benfica president Rui Costa that talks have taken place with Real Madrid and waiting for the final OK from Florentino Pérez.
The president expects Benfica to play the championship game on Monday and Real Madrid to go through the Clásico”, argues Sergio Valentín, journalist at esRadio and Libertad Digital.
🚨🚨🚨 Os sigo contando más cosas del José Mourinho – Real Madrid 🚨🚨🚨
Otra novedad que se ha contado.
CERRAR EL FICHAJE DE MOURINHO is scheduled to be signed between TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY by Real Madrid. I don't say that it is announced, I say that it is expected to be agreed upon… https://t.co/PARPJFoYYu pic.twitter.com/jLZr6Hup8O
— Sergio Valentín (@Sergivalentin_) May 8, 2026
“Mourinho has a strong personality and will not hesitate to criticize any player, with the support of the club and many fans”
Defensa Central explains: “Although Jose Mourinho has somewhat divided Real Madrid fans, the coach has won the affection and respect of many madridistas, who have been waiting for his return all these years.
Florentino Perez wants Jose Mourinho back at Real Madrid // PHOTO Imago Images
In the end, it seems that the club considers him the best option, because there are too many egos in the locker room and things don't work. Therefore, it is necessary for the new coach to be demanding and firm to bring the stars together around a common cause.
Many years have passed since 2012, his personality and methodology have changed. However, the essence remained and that is why there is a real desire to see the Portuguese coach back in charge of Real Madrid. He has a strong personality and will not hesitate to criticize any player, having the support of the club and many Blancos fans”.
