Real Madrid is set to appoint “Special One” as their new coach.
However, there is a pivotal condition for him to finalize the contract.
José Mourinho’s return after 13 years hinges on Florentino Pérez winning the upcoming presidential election on the 7th.
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The 79-year-old current president of Real has confirmed he will bring in the Portuguese manager if he prevails over his opponent, 37-year-old renewable energy mogul Enrique Riquelme.
This will be the first election for the Madrid club since 2000 when Florentino Pérez was initially elected.
He stepped down from the role for three years after resigning in 2006.
Since then, he has been re-elected by acclamation in 2009, 2013, 2017, 2021, and 2025.
Additionally, the signings of Konaté (who is available on a free transfer after leaving Liverpool) and Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan are also well in progress.
Now 63 years old, Mourinho managed Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013.
His tenure included memorable matchups against Barcelona.
📸 DANI POZO – 2012 AFP
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Mourinho departed the club having won three titles: La Liga (2011/12), the Copa del Rey (2011), and the Spanish Super Cup (2012).
He also led the team through three Champions League campaigns, reaching the semifinals against Barcelona (10/11), Bayern Munich (11/12), and Borussia Dortmund (12/13).
Mourinho’s recent stint at Benfica ended without any trophies, as the team finished 25th/26 and only secured a place in the Europa League playoffs.
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