Perez's Bold Gambit: Could Mourinho Return to Real Madrid?

Madrid's Quick Pivot After Alonso's Exit

It seems Florentino Perez, the Real Madrid president, is not wasting time in pursuing a new coach following the dismissal of former manager Xabi Alonso. The clock is ticking as the club pivots toward a marquee appointment rather than a temporary fix.

Is Mourinho the Missing Piece?

Although Alvaro Arbeloa has taken charge on an interim basis, Real Madrid does not intend to keep him long-term and is already exploring a heavyweight manager with global renown, such as Jürgen Klopp or Enzo Maresca. Yet, since those names surfaced, Klopp has publicly stated he is not interested in the job.

Journalist Alfredo Relano of AS then reveals that Perez has another plan in mind. In an interview broadcast on Cadena COPE, Relano said the president’s ultimate idea is to bring back Jose Mourinho, who is currently causing unrest at Benfica, as a prelude to his dismissal.

Within the same feed, recirculated links spotlight upcoming clashes, including a King’s Cup tie featuring Albacete and Real Madrid as well as a Portuguese Cup pairing between Porto and Benfica, underscoring the broader transfer chatter surrounding the club.

Mourinho was the only coach Perez truly trusted, and it would not be surprising to see a Madrid reunion unfold as the club seeks a dramatic strategic upgrade.

Punchline 1: If Perez pulls this off, Real Madrid’s trophy cabinet may need its own security detail—rumors arrive faster than the players can blink.

Punchline 2: Mourinho back at the Bernabéu would be less a transfer and more a rerun with a louder soundtrack and higher stakes.