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Florentino Perez Backs Jose Mourinho for Real Madrid Return Amid Trophy Drought: Report
Perez is targeting Mourinho for a second spell as Real Madrid weighs other high-profile candidates and a possible exit clause in his Benfica deal.
- Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has identified Jose Mourinho as his preferred candidate for head coach, according to reports from The Athletic, personally leading the search to bring the 63-year-old back to the Bernabeu.
- Perez is spearheading recruitment after Jose Angel Sanchez oversaw the unsuccessful appointment of Alonso. Mourinho previously managed Real for three seasons, winning LaLiga and the Copa del Rey 13 years ago.
- Currently managing Benfica, Mourinho is under contract until 2027 but holds a £2.6 million break clause allowing him to terminate his deal at season's end. Benfica remains on track for an invincible campaign, though they trail Liga Portugal leaders Porto by seven points.
- Despite presidential support, Mourinho faces internal opposition following his comments regarding Vinicius and Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni. Interim boss Alvaro Arbeloa prepares for his contract to expire this season.
- Club leadership is also considering Jurgen Klopp, Mauricio Pochettino, and Didier Deschamps, who plans to exit his French national team role after the World Cup. Klopp has publicly denied reports linking him to the vacancy.
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Jose Mourinho is the preferred candidate of Real Madrid President Florentino Perez to take over as head coach this summer, according to The Athletic. Interim boss Alvaro Arbeloa’s contract runs out at the end of the season. Mourinho, who is currently in charge of Benfica, reportedly has a £2.6 million break clause in his contract with the Portuguese club. However, it is believed the 63-year-old does not enjoy universal support inside Real Madrid…
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