Jose Mourinho’s chances of landing Real Madrid job revealed – David Ornstein
Jose Mourinho has emerged as Florentino Perez's preferred candidate to become Real Madrid's next manager, according to David Ornstein. Despite Mourinho's controversial recent tenure at Benfica and a mixed managerial record since leaving Manchester United, Perez is pushing for a reunion with the Portuguese coach. Real Madrid is seeking a new permanent manager after Alvaro Arbeloa's interim spell, though there is internal opposition to Mourinho's potential appointment. A release clause in Mourinho’s Benfica contract could allow a move if triggered soon after the season ends.
- ▪Florentino Perez is reportedly backing Jose Mourinho to become Real Madrid’s next manager, seeing him as his favored candidate.
- ▪Mourinho is currently managing SL Benfica, where he remains under contract until 2027 but has a break clause exercisable shortly after the season ends.
- ▪Real Madrid’s decision-making for the managerial role is now led by Perez, unlike last year’s appointment of Xabi Alonso, which was driven by general manager Jose Angel Sanchez.
- ▪Mourinho’s Benfica side was eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid, amid controversy involving alleged racial abuse by player Gianluca Prestianni.
- ▪Despite Perez’s support, there are reported internal concerns at Real Madrid about reappointing Mourinho, who previously managed the club from 2010 to 2013.
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