Is Mourinho returning? Real Madrid president makes 'shocking decision'... Pushing for 'Special One' return despite opposition voices

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It is shocking news. Spanish club Real Madrid wants 'Special One' Jose Mourinho (62), the Benfica (Portugal) manager, to return.

On the 29th (Korea time), The Athletic reported that "Manager Mourinho is a candidate to replace current Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa" and that "Real Madrid President Florentino Perez prefers Mourinho." Manager Arbeloa has been leading the team since replacing manager Xabi Alonso, who was dismissed in January, but it appears he ultimately received a failing grade. Mourinho's name is emerging as the top candidate.

According to reports, the selection process for Real Madrid's next head coach is being led by President Perez. It is known that President Perez is taking direct action due to Real Madrid's recent poor performance. The media explained, "Multiple sources say the situation is different from when Real Madrid appointed manager Alonso last season. At that time, it was led by General Manager Jose Angel Sanchez with President Perez's approval. However, President Perez wants to rebuild the collapsed team."

Recently, Real Madrid has fallen into a deep slump, repeatedly failing to collect trophies. This season, Real Madrid has recorded 23 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses (74 points), facing the crisis of handing the league title to their 'biggest rival' Barcelona (85 points). Additionally, they were eliminated from the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup). Amid this, Manager Mourinho has emerged as the top candidate.

Manager Mourinho, known as a world-class coach, swept numerous trophies at FC Porto (Portugal), Chelsea (England), and Inter Milan (Italy). He also experienced league and Copa del Rey titles while leading Real Madrid from 2010 to 2013. However, Mourinho achieved poor results at England's Tottenham and Turkey's Fenerbahce, distancing himself somewhat from Europe's top leagues. Since last year, he has been leading Portugal's Benfica.

For Mourinho, this is an opportunity to restore his honor. He welcomes the return to Real Madrid. European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano explained, "Mourinho is linked with Real Madrid. He wants to return and will be happy. I am 100% sure. He is excited about the possibility of becoming Real Madrid's manager."

For Real Madrid to appoint Manager Mourinho, they would need to pay Benfica 6 million euros (approximately 100 billion won), but it appears there will be no major issue. There is a way to bring in Manager Mourinho without a penalty fee. Global football media Goal.com reported, "Manager Mourinho is under contract with Benfica, but if an agreement is reached in time, there is a clause allowing him to leave without a penalty fee. This clause expires 10 days after Benfica's final match."

However, there are voices opposing Mourinho's return, so the future situation needs to be watched. Goal.com stated that "Manager Jurgen Klopp is the person preferred by the management." The media also emphasized that former Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino's name is being mentioned.

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