The management of Real Madrid began direct contacts with José Mourinho to evaluate his return to the club in the middle of a season marked by poor results and increasing internal tension or the locker room. The information was disseminated by the journalist Fabrizio Romano, who assured that the conversations are already in progress and that the final decision will depend on the president Florentino Pérez.

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The sports panorama of the white team became complicated after being eliminated by Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League and chaining two consecutive campaigns yes n titles. To that was added the deterioration of the internal environment, especially after the physical confrontations involved by some squad players.

Romano explained that Benfica, the current club of the Portuguese coach, is aware of the situation and wishes to keep him in their sports project. “Real Madrid has initiated the José Mourinho operation with direct contacts that now are taking place. Benfica wants Mou to stay at all costs but is aware of the conversations in course with Real; depends on Madrid. Depends on Florentino Pérez: he will decide whether Mourinho returns or not”, he stated.

The possibility of a new cycle for Mourinho in the Santiago Bernabéu gained strength in the last days due to the search for a profile with authority and experience to manage a hit team both in sports and institutional terms.

Sports crisis and tension in the locker room

The internal scenario worsened after the incidents between Aurélien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde, an episode that, according to reports cited in Spain, ended with football ista Uruguayan being transferred to a hospital. There was also an altercation between Antonio Rüdiger and Álvaro Carreras, although that situation would have been controlled quickly.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Mourinho already posed some conditions to accept the position. His demands include a two season contract, having an official spokesperson, work ar with his own technical corps and assume a determining role in the club's sports decisions. There is even the possibility of incorporating Álvaro Arbeloa into his work team.

Meanwhile, Arbeloa's continuity at the head of the first team seems increasingly compromised. The board intends to resolve the appointment of the new coach once. that the team is without mathematical possibilities of fighting for LaLiga, something that could happen if Real Madrid fails to beat Barcelona in the next clásico at the Camp Nou.

Names such as Mauricio Pochettino, Didier Deschamps and Lionel Scaloni also appeared on the list of candidates. However, the figure of Mourinho took an advantage due to his experience and the bond he maintains with Florentino Pérez.

The Portuguese coach managed Real Madrid between 2010 and 2013, a period in which he won three titles and left an important mark within the club. From the director igencia consider that part of the later successes of the team had origin in the competitive structure that he built during his time in the institution.