Jose Mourinho could return to Real Madrid after a 13-year absence, with reports from Spanish media suggesting that the Portuguese coach is currently the leading candidate for the Los Blancos bench.
The future of Alvaro Arbeloa has been discussed for weeks, with it being said that he has lost the trust of a significant part of the dressing room, adding to the rumors of an imminent change on the bench.
Among the names mentioned to replace him have been Didier Deschamps, Jurgen Klopp, Lionel Scaloni, Unai Emery and of course Mourinho.
According to the newspaper "AS", a preliminary agreement has already been reached between the Madrid club and "Special One", who currently manages Benfica.
President Florentino Perez continues to hold Mourinho in high regard, despite his departure in 2013 after clashes with the dressing room. Today, he is seen as a figure who can restore stability to the team.
According to reports, the officialization of his return is expected only after the end of the season, out of respect for Benfica, while the Portuguese club has begun searching for his replacement, with Ruben Amorim as one of the rumored names.
Even the newspaper "Marca" reports that significant progress has been made in negotiations, while Mourinho's release clause is said to be only 3 million euros.
