All the details about Mourinho's return to Real Madrid

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José Mourinho is one step away from returning to Real Madrid. Pending official confirmation, the Portuguese coach will return to the Santiago Bernabéu to take charge of the white squad for the 2026/27 season in one of the most striking operations in the European football landscape.

According to the latest reports, the official announcement will be made once the last round of LaLiga concludes. Mourinho will sign a two-year contract, and Real Madrid will have to pay three million euros to SL Benfica to trigger the coach's release clause.

The most anticipated comeback

José Mourinho's return signifies much more than just a change in coach. At Real Madrid, they believe that the Portuguese coach is the ideal figure to rebuild a project that is going through one of the most delicate moments in recent years.

After two consecutive seasons without titles and numerous internal issues within the squad, in Chamartín, they think the team needs a personality with leadership and experience to restore competitive stability to the club.

Mourinho is already familiar with the demands of coaching Real Madrid. During his first spell at the Bernabéu, he made a profound impact both for his competitive nature and the intensity with which he brought the team back to the European elite.

Although his presence always sparks debate, within the club, there is a feeling that few coaches have the ability of the Portuguese to manage high-pressure situations.

An agreement reached with Benfica

The return of the Portuguese coach has been quietly brewing for weeks. Negotiations between the parties progressed swiftly, and the agreement was almost finalized several days ago.

The main obstacle to the operation was the rescission clause Mourinho had with Benfica. The coach had a contract in Lisbon, and the Portuguese club had no intention of allowing a free exit.

Finally, Real Madrid will agree to pay the three million euros stipulated in the clause to release the coach and enable his return to the Spanish capital.

Benfica already assumes the departure of the Portuguese coach and has been working for days on finding a replacement to lead the next sporting project.

Meanwhile, in Madrid, preparations are underway for Mourinho's new stint with the white team. The Portuguese will play a significant role in sports planning and in rebuilding a squad that will undergo major changes during the summer.

A project to rekindle competitive hunger

Mourinho's arrival reflects a specific idea within the club: to regain the lost competitive spirit of recent seasons.

At Real Madrid, they believe the squad needs to feel a maximum daily demand again, and they see the Portuguese coach as one of the best in the world to reinvigorate competitively worn-out groups.

Furthermore, Mourinho aims to make significant changes to both the tactical structure and internal dynamics of the squad.

The Portuguese coach wants to build an intense, aggressive, and mentally resilient team capable of competing for all titles from the outset.

His international experience, knowledge of the club, and ability to handle top-level players have finally tipped the scales definitively in his favor compared to other options considered in Chamartín.

The news has generated great excitement among Real Madrid fans. For many supporters, Mourinho's return marks the comeback of a figure who made an unforgettable mark during his time at the club.

A new phase filled with pressure, excitement, and high expectations begins now. José Mourinho returns to Real Madrid with a very clear mission: to restore the white club to the pinnacle of world football.

And at the Santiago Bernabéu, they feel that, in times of crisis, few figures embody the competitive challenge better than the veteran Portuguese coach.

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